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Proteomic and toxicological analysis of the venom of Micrurus yatesi and its neutralization by an antivenom
(2022)
Coralsnakes belong to the family Elapidae and possess venoms which are lethal to humans and can be grouped based on the predominance of either three finger toxins (3FTxs) or phospholipases A2 (PLA2s). A proteomic and ...
Unresolved issues in the understanding of the pathogenesis of local tissue damage induced by snake venoms
(2018-06)
Snakebite envenoming by viperid species, and by some elapids, is characterized by a complex pattern of
tissue damage at the anatomical site of venom injection. In severe cases, tissue destruction may be so
extensive as ...
From Fangs to Pharmacology: The Future of Snakebite Envenoming Therapy
(2016)
The snake is the symbol of medicine due to its association with Asclepius, the
Greek God of medicine, and so with good reasons. More than 725 species of venomous
snakes have toxins specifically evolved to exert potent ...
Heterologous hyperimmune polyclonal antibodies against SARS-COV-2: A broad coverage, affordable, and scalable potential immunotherapy for Covid-19
(2021-09)
The emergence and dissemination of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
(SARS-CoV-2) and the resulting COVID-19 pandemic triggered a global public health crisis.
Although several SARS-CoV-2 vaccines have ...
Preclinical evaluation of the efficacy of antivenoms for snakebite envenoming: State-of-the-art and challenges ahead
(2017-05)
Animal-derived antivenoms constitute the mainstay in the therapy of snakebite envenoming. The efficacy of antivenoms to neutralize toxicity of medically-relevant snake venoms has to be demonstrated through meticulous ...
Turbidity of hyperimmune equine antivenom: the role of phenol and serum lipoproteins
(1993)
Twenty batches of polyvalent antivenom produced at the Instituto Clodomiro Picado were analyzed for turbidity, both before and after freezing-thawing and lyophilization. Eight batches became turbid upon freezing-thawing, ...
Neutralization of myotoxic phospholipases A2 from the venom of the snake Bothrops asper by monoclonal antibodies
(1992)
The neutralization of two myotoxic phospholipases A2 from the venom of Bothrops asper, myotoxins I and II, by two murine monoclonal antibodies is reported. The monoclonal antibodies, MAb-3 and Mab-4, recognize different ...
The Phospholipase A2 Homologues of Snake Venoms: Biological Activities and Their Possible Adaptive Roles
(2009)
A particular subgroup of toxins with phospholipase A2 (PLA2) structure, but devoid of this enzymatic activity, is commonly found in the venoms of snakes of the family Viperidae, and known as the PLA2 homologues. Among ...
Cytotoxicity of snake venom Lys49 PLA2-like myotoxin on rat cardiomyocytes ex vivo does not involve a direct action on the contractile apparatus
(2021-09)
Viperid snake venoms contain a unique family of cytotoxic proteins, the Lys49 PLA2 homologs, which are devoid of enzymatic activity but disrupt the integrity of cell membranes. They are known to induce skeletal muscle ...
The struggle of neglected scientific groups: ten years of NeTropica efforts to promote research in tropical diseases in Central America
(PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2011-07-26)
The general strategy used by high-income countries to address global health challenges in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) relies heavily on short-term strategies designed to diminish the burden of diseases afflicting ...