NAJA VENOM
\nˈɑːd͡ʒə vˈɛnəm], \nˈɑːdʒə vˈɛnəm], \n_ˈɑː_dʒ_ə v_ˈɛ_n_ə_m]\
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Venoms from snakes of the genus Naja (family Elapidae). They contain many specific proteins that have cytotoxic, hemolytic, neurotoxic, and other properties. Like other elapid venoms, they are rich in enzymes. They include cobramines and cobralysins.
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