• Cobras, mambas, and taipans are mid- to large sized snakes which can reach 2 m (6 ft 7 in) or above. (wikipedia.org)
  • The authors also presented information on structural modeling and functional diversity of a special group of snake proteins called 3FTxs (Three-finger toxins), broadly classified as neurotoxins, cytotoxins, cardiotoxins and anticoagulants. (activemotif.jp)
  • A few species are capable of spraying their venom from forward-facing holes in their fangs for defense, as exemplified by spitting cobras. (wikipedia.org)
  • Snake venom is complex, containing a deadly concoction of proteins. (activemotif.jp)
  • The study presents high-quality genomic and transcriptomic information about the Indian cobra, making it possible to catalog venom-ome-specific toxins (VSTs) which are toxins that show venom-specific gland expression. (activemotif.jp)
  • They found that the venom-ome comprised 12,346 expressed genes, 109 which were significantly upregulated genes from 15 different toxin gene families. (activemotif.jp)
  • Out of these, exclusive expression in the venom gland was reported for 19 toxin genes that likely encode core venom effector toxin proteins. (activemotif.jp)
  • Venom is composed of a complex mixture of proteins, enzymes, and other molecular substances. (scivus.com)
  • The fundamental building block of snake venom is protein, which encompasses the majority of the venom's detrimental effects. (scivus.com)
  • These toxic proteins are responsible for the harmful consequences associated with snake venom. (scivus.com)
  • They used integrated genomic and transcriptomic analysis to create a map of the Indian cobra genome, one of the "big four" medically important snakes for the pharmaceutical industry. (activemotif.jp)
  • Members of the family have a wide range of sizes, from the 18 cm (7.1 in) white-lipped snake to the 5.85 m (19 ft 2 in) king cobra. (wikipedia.org)
  • The king cobra is the world's longest venomous snake with a maximum length of 5.85 m (19.2 ft) and an average mass of 6 kg (13 lb). (wikipedia.org)
  • There are also additional snake toxin types that specifically affect certain cell types, such as cardiotoxins, myotoxins, and nephrotoxins. (scivus.com)
  • Some species have very generalised diets (euryphagy), but many taxa have narrow prey preferences (stenophagy) and correlated morphological specializations, for example feeding almost exclusively on other serpents (especially the king cobra and kraits). (wikipedia.org)
  • Collectively, the generated assembly allowed for gene mapping of the chromosomes, analysis of genomic features like GC content, and comparisons of the Indian cobra genome with other species for evolutionary studies by a process called whole-genome synteny comparison. (activemotif.jp)
  • Some species have very generalised diets (euryphagy), but many taxa have narrow prey preferences (stenophagy) and correlated morphological specializations, for example feeding almost exclusively on other serpents (especially the king cobra and kraits). (wikipedia.org)
  • The king cobra is the world's longest venomous snake with a maximum length of 5.85 m (19.2 ft) and an average mass of 6 kg (13 lb). (wikipedia.org)