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Aug 2026
Disintegrin-like and Cysteine-rich Domains Govern Enzymatic Activity and Substrate Recognition in Echis Snake Venom Metalloproteinases
These findings establish accessory-domain-mediated substrate recognition as a key determinant of SVMP function, informing rational antivenom design and support a model in which PIII SVMP accessory domains enhance substrate positioning and catalytic efficiency while selectively restricting access to non-cognate substrates.
Sophie Hall, Bronwyn Rand, Iara A. Cardoso et al.
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