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Spider venom phospholipase D toxin structure: Interfacial binding site, mechanism, activation, and head group preference
Summary
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 15, April 2026. SignificanceRecluse spider venoms carry a unique toxin that is not found in other spider venoms and triggers a medical syndrome called loxoscelism, which can involve severe localized skin and tissue damage as well as systemic effects. The toxin is an ...
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 15, April 2026. SignificanceRecluse spider venoms carry a unique toxin that is not found in other spider venoms and triggers a medical syndrome called loxoscelism, which can involve severe localized skin and tissue damage as well as systemic effects. The toxin is an ...