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Histopathological and biochemical alterations induced by intramuscular injection of Bothrops asper (terciopelo) venom in mice
(1989)
The local and systemic pathological changes induced by an i.m. injection of 100 micrograms of Bothrops asper venom in mice were studied histologically and by following the changes in serum levels of enzymes, proteins, ATP ...
Unveiling the nature of black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) venom through venomics and antivenom immunoprofiling: identification of key toxin targets for antivenom development.
(2015-04-24)
The venom proteome of the black mamba, Dendroaspis polylepis, from Eastern Africa, was, for the first time, characterized. Forty- different proteins and one nucleoside were identified or assigned to protein families. The ...
Antibody-mediated neutralization and binding-reversal studies on α-neurotoxins from micrurus nigrocinctus nigrocinctus (coral snake) venom
(1996-03)
An ELISA based, non-radioactive acetylcholine receptor (AchR) binding assay was used to detect the alpha-neurotoxins present in Micrurus nigrocinctus nigrocinctus venom. Sera from horses hyperimmunized against M. nigrocinctus ...
Isolation and characterization of synergistic hemorrhagins from the venom of the snake Bothrops asper
(1993-09)
Three hemorrhagic factors (BaH1, BH2 and BH3) were isolated from the venom of Bothrops asper by gel filtration on Sephacryl S-200, DEAE-Sepharose chromatography, metal chelate affinity chromatography and hydrophobic ...
Pan-African polyspecific antivenom produced by caprylic acid purification of horse IgG: an alternative to the antivenom crisis in Africa
(2005-06)
A polyspecific Pan-African antivenom has been produced from the plasma of horses immunized with a mixture of the venoms of Echis ocellatus, Bitis arietans and Naja nigricollis, the three most medically important snakes in ...
Reducing the impact of snakebite envenoming in Latin America and the Caribbean: achievements and challenges ahead
(2014-09-01)
Snakebite envenoming constitutes an important public health problem in Latin America and some countries of
the Caribbean. The advances and pending tasks in the study and control of this neglected tropical disease in ...
Snakebite Envenomingin Latin America and the Caribbean
(2014)
Envenomings induced by snakebites constitute a serious public health problem in Latin America. This condition affects predominantly vulnerable rural populations and has a high impact in regions where the provision of health ...
Venom, venomics, antivenomics
(2009)
Venoms comprise mixtures of peptides and proteins tailored by Natural Selection to act on vital systems
of the prey or victim. Here we review our proteomic protocols for uncoiling the composition,
immunological profile, ...
Using Geographical Information Systems to Identify Populations in Need of Improved Accessibility to Antivenom Treatment for Snakebite Envenoming in Costa Rica
(2013-01-31)
INTRODUCTION:
Snakebite accidents are an important health problem in rural areas of tropical countries worldwide, including Costa Rica, where most bites are caused by the pit-viper Bothrops asper. The treatment of these ...
Anticomplementary Activity of Horse IgG and F(ab’)2 Antivenoms
(2014)
Envenomation by poisonous animals is a neglected condition according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Antivenoms are included in the WHO Essential Medicines List. It has been assumed that immunoglobulin G (IgG) ...