What is "batroxobin"

n. A serine protease derived from the venom of (taxlink Bothrops atrox species).

Batroxobin, also known as reptilase, is a snake venom produced by Bothrops atrox and Bothrops moojeni, venomous species of pit viper found east of the Andes in South America. It is a hemotoxin which acts as a serine protease closely related to thrombin and has been the subject of many medical studies as a replacement of thrombin. Different enzymes have been called batroxobin, isolated from different species of Bothrops, unless stated otherwise, this article covers the batroxobin produced by B. moojeni, as this is the most studied variety.