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Title: The venom of black widow spiders (Latrodectus mactans) contains an enzyme that hydrolyzes lecithin t Post by: Astatine on Apr 10, 2015 The venom of black widow spiders (Latrodectus mactans) contains an enzyme that hydrolyzes lecithin to the phospholipid lysolecithin. The lysolecithin lyses red blood cells, destroying them. One possible mechanism whereby lysolecithin disrupts the plasma membranes of red blood cells is that it
A) is toxic to red blood cells. B) may act in a manner similar to detergents. C) binds calcium ions, compromising membrane integrity. D) acts as a second messenger to stimulate apoptosis. E) None of the above is a possible mechanism. Title: Re: The venom of black widow spiders (Latrodectus mactans) contains an enzyme that hydrolyzes lecith Post by: virion on Apr 18, 2015 B
Title: Re: The venom of black widow spiders (Latrodectus mactans) contains an enzyme that hydrolyzes lecithin t Post by: Astatine on Apr 20, 2015 This is exactly what I needed, thank you.
Title: Re: The venom of black widow spiders (Latrodectus mactans) contains an enzyme that hydrolyzes lecithin t Post by: virion on Apr 21, 2015 It's a tricky question, glad I was able to deliver.
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