The relation of zinc to Crotalus atrox venom
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1958
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These experiments were designed to interpret more clearly the role of Zn++ as a component of Crotalus atrox venom. The significant concentration of the metal in the venom, as well as its presence within the venom gland of the snake, suggests that the metal may have a primary function in the toxicity of the venom. [...]