Ancrod

**Definition:** An enzyme fraction from the venom of the Malayan pit viper, Agkistrodon rhodostoma. It catalyzes 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. EC 3.4.21.-.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.277.656.300.760.955.060 - D08.811.277.656.959.350.955.060 - D20.888.850.960.200.050 - D23.946.833.850.960.200.050

**Synonyms:** - Agkistrodon rhodostoma Venom Protease - Agkistrodon Serine Proteinase