In vitro characterization of jellyfish venom fibrin(ogen)olytic enzymes from Nemopilema nomurai

Conclusion: The present study showed that N. nomurai jellyfish venom has a chymotrypsin-like serine protease with fibrinolytic activity. Such information might be useful for developing clinical management of jellyfish envenomation and pharmacological agents with therapeutic potential for thr ombotic diseases in the future.
Source: Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases - Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research