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ancrod
<enzyme> An enzyme fraction from the venom of the malayan pit viper, agkistrodon rhodostoma. It catalyses 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.

Pharmacological action: anticoagulant, fibrinolytic agent.

Registry number: EC 3.4.21.28