Venom A to Z – B is for Basic phospholipase

Basic Phospholipase (PLA2) is a neurotoxic and haemotoxic enzyme common in Viper venoms, including rattlesnakes. Basic PLA2s, particularly those from Crotalus durrisus (pictured – C. durrisus vergrandis) have a wide range of therapeutic potentials for disease areas such as immunology, inflammation, infection, cancer and pain.