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Introduction

Snake venom protease. Derived from the venom of the Malaysian pit viper.

Contraindications

• of no benefit in acute stroke

Adverse effects

• hemorrhage, including intracranial hemorrhage

Mechanism of action

• cleavage of fibronectin

More general terms

• serine protease trypsin family
• toxin (hazardous material, poison)
• reptilian-specific molecule