rhodocytin

English

Noun

rhodocytin (uncountable)

1. (biochemistry) A protein found in venom of the viper Calloselasma rhodostoma
   • 2015 September 30, “Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells Stimulate Platelets and Facilitate Thrombus Formation through Platelet CLEC-2: Implications in Atherothrombosis”, in PLOS ONE‎^[1], →DOI:

     The maximum concentration of rhodocytin, a potent CLEC-2 agonist, resulted in release of approximately 60% 5-HT or PDGF, whereas CASMCs stimulated 20% release from WT platelets.