NEUROTOXINS FROM SNAKE-VENOM

Found within snake venoms are a variety of toxic and nontoxic proteins . The effects of snake venoms depend on all of the components of that venom. However, the lethal effects are usually related to the most pot ent toxins found within the venom; the two most toxic proteins found i n snake venom are neuro-and cardiotoxins. This article reviews a varie ty of neurotoxins found in snake venom. The range of neurotoxins prese nt in snake venom is varied and includes: peripheral and noncentral, p resynaptic, postsynaptic, potassium-channel inhibiting, muscarinic tra nsmission inhibiting, and anticholinesterase types.