Table 1.
Minimum necrotizing dose (MND) in different components of Naja atra.
| Name | Retained Toxin | Concentration (mg/mL) | Toxin Weight (µg) | MND (µg/g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| deNTXs | PLA2, CTX, others 1 | 0.198 ± 0.012 | 9.88 ± 0.576 | 0.494 ±0.029 |
| deNTXs-dePLA2 | CTX, others 1 | 0.118 ± 0.020 | 5.89 ± 1.005 | 0.294 ± 0.050 |
| deNTXs-deCTXs | PLA2, others 1 | >>0.5 | >>25 | >>1.25 |
Abbreviations: NTX, neurotoxin; PLA2, phospholipase A2; CTX, cytotoxin also called cardiotoxin. 1: CRISP, cysteine-rich secretory protein; HMWP, high-molecular-weight proteins.