Ancrod
Synonyms
Agkistrodon Serine Proteinase
Agkistrodon rhodostoma Venom Protease
Arvin
Arvin IRC 50
Arvin IRC-50
Arvin IRC50
Arwin
Venacil
An enzyme fraction from the venom of the Malayan pit viper, Agkistrodon rhodostoma. It catalyzes the hydrolysis of a number of amino acid esters and a limited proteolysis of fibrinogen. It is used clinically to produce controlled defibrination in patients requiring anticoagulant therapy. EC 3.4.21.-.