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===Conclusions===

3FTXs are the most abundant and well characterized snake venom protein family. The broad spectrum of 3FTX targets, including nAChRs, phospholipids and L-type calcium channels, make the proteins interesting for research. The interaction of 3FTX-proteins with their targets result in a myriad of pharmacological effects. Study of the 3FTX family proteins can also be utilised in the research of their receptors. Understanding how the architecture of the proteins of the family result in the varying mechanisms of action can prove a valuable tool for rational drug design.

3FTXs are the most abundant and well characterized snake venom protein family. The broad spectrum of 3FTX targets, including nAChRs, phospholipids and L-type calcium channels, make the proteins interesting for research. <ref name=Pawlak/> The interaction of 3FTX-proteins with their targets result in a myriad of pharmacological effects. Study of the 3FTX family proteins can also be utilised in the research of their receptors. Understanding how the architecture of the proteins of the family result in the varying mechanisms of action can prove a valuable tool for rational drug design.

Whilst the highly conserved three finger structural motif is present in denmotoxin minor structural differences can be found when compared to other proteins of the family. These differences are responsible for the recognition of target receptors and can modulate both the specificity and toxicity of the venom.

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 ===Conclusions===
-FTXs are the most abundant and well characterized snake venom protein family. The broad spectrum of 3FTX targets, including nAChRs, phospholipids and L-type calcium channels, make the proteins interesting for research. The interaction of  3FTX-proteins with their targets result in a myriad of pharmacological effects. Study of the 3FTX family proteins can also be utilised in the research of their receptors. Understanding how the architecture of the proteins of the family result in the varying mechanisms of action can prove a valuable tool for rational drug design.
+FTXs are the most abundant and well characterized snake venom protein family. The broad spectrum of 3FTX targets, including nAChRs, phospholipids and L-type calcium channels, make the proteins interesting for research. <ref name=Pawlak/> The interaction of  3FTX-proteins with their targets result in a myriad of pharmacological effects. Study of the 3FTX family proteins can also be utilised in the research of their receptors. Understanding how the architecture of the proteins of the family result in the varying mechanisms of action can prove a valuable tool for rational drug design.
 Whilst the highly conserved three finger structural motif is present in denmotoxin minor structural differences can be found when compared to other proteins of the family. These differences are responsible for the recognition of target receptors and can modulate both the specificity and toxicity of the venom.