A toxic protein or venom component found in rattlesnakes, particularly in the genus Crotalus.
Derived from Crotalus (the scientific genus name for rattlesnakes) with the chemical suffix -in, indicating a protein or organic compound.
Crotalin toxins are so potent that researchers have studied them for decades to develop better antivenoms and understand how neurotoxins work—snake venom is teaching us about human biology!
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.