Targeting Bothrops asper Venom Enzymes: Steroidal Derivatives as potential Inhibitors of Phospholipase A2, Serine proteinases, and metalloproteinases.
Mitchell Bacho, Yeray A. Rodríguez‐Núñez, Cristian Guerra, Efraín Polo-Cuadrado, Jorge Soto‐Delgado, A O Diego Restrepo, Julián Rodrigo Méndez Anacona, Isabel Henao-Castañeda, Lina María Preciado
This study evaluates three ergosterol-derived compounds as inhibitors of key enzymes in Bothrops asper venom, showing dose-dependent inhibition of coagulant and phospholipase A2 activities.
Bioorganic Chemistry · Jun 18, 2026Peer-reviewedEcology