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Population‐Level Laterality of Ambush Posture in the Chinese Green Tree Pit Viper (Trimeresurus stejnegeri) in Northern Taiwan

Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 5, May 2026.
In the Chinese green tree pit viper (Trimeresurus stejnegeri), we tested whether ambush posture shows population‐level laterality using 283 photographic records from nocturnal field surveys and verified iNaturalist observations across three regions in northern Taiwan.
Hung‐Chia Chang, Si‐Min Lin
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Crotalus ruber [PDF]

, 2006
Number of Pages: 17Integrative BiologyGeological ...
Beaman, Kent R., Dugan, Eric A.
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Conkazal‐M1 from the MKAVA family of conotoxins: A dual‐function protease inhibitor and neuroactive peptide

Protein Science, Volume 35, Issue 5, May 2026.
Abstract Marine cone snails produce a diverse array of bioactive peptides, known as conotoxins, in their venom. Given their high target potency and specificity, conotoxins are attractive compounds for the development of precision research tools and pharmacological agents.
Celeste M. Hackney, Thomas Lund Koch, Nicklas Lund Ryding, Aymeric Rogalski, Kevin Chase, Matías Leonel Giglio, Samuel S. Espino, Zildjian G. Acyatan, Maren Watkins, Baldomero M. Olivera, Helena Safavi‐Hemami, Kaare Teilum, Lars Ellgaard   +12 more
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Antiviral activity of animal venom peptides and related compounds [PDF]

, 2017
Viruses exhibit rapid mutational capacity to trick and infect host cells, sometimes assisted through virus-coded peptides that counteract host cellular immune defense.
Mata, Élida Cleyse Gomes da Mata, Mourão, Caroline Barbosa Farias, Rangel, Marisa, Schwartz, Elisabeth Nogueira Ferroni   +3 more
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In silico studies for the identification of lead phytocompounds as Naja nigricollis venom antidote from selected Nigerian anti-snake venom plants

Journal of BioScience and Biotechnology
Several plants used in traditional setting of Nigeria for the treatment of snake bites have been subjected to preliminary snake venom neutralization activity validation and some phytocompounds have been identified and isolated in their extracts.
Abdulhafiz Lamiya, Dayyabu Shehu, Adamu Alhassan, Maryam Dangambo   +3 more
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Lecanicillium aphanocladii: a biocontrol agent against insect pests and phytopathogens

Pest Management Science, Volume 82, Issue 5, Page 4089-4103, May 2026.
Recent research findings on the biocontrol potential of Lecanicillium aphanocladii fungus against insect‐pests and plant diseases were highlighted. This review indicates that several L. aphanocladii strains show great potential to be developed as multipurpose biocontrol agents active against several insect‐pests, plant diseases and plant parasitic ...
Qianhe Liu, Richard Johnson, Kwasi Adusei‐Fosu   +2 more
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ATP Released by Injured Neurons Activates Schwann Cells [PDF]

, 2016
Injured nerve terminals of neuromuscular junctions (NMJs) can regenerate. This remarkable and complex response is governed by molecular signals that are exchanged among the cellular components of this synapse: motor axon nerve terminal (MAT ...
Cesare eMontecucco, Cesare eMontecucco, Elisa eDuregotti, Elisanna eBergamin, Kees eJalink, Michela eRigoni, Michele eScorzeto, Samuele eNegro, Umberto eRodella   +8 more
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Anti-proliferative and cytotoxic effect of Iranian snake (Vipera raddei kurdistanica) venom on human breast cancer cells via reactive oxygen species-mediated apoptosis

Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2020
Background and purpose: Breast cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in women around the world. Despite new advances in cancer therapy, breast cancer remains a disease with high morbidity and mortality.
Ehsan Malekara, Mona Pazhouhi, Iraj Rashidi, Cyrus Jalili   +3 more
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Acute tetraparesis in a labrador retriever with suspected ectopic insulinoma and paraneoplastic polyneuropathy

Veterinary Record Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 2, May 2026.
Summary This case report describes a 10‐year‐old, male, neutered labrador retriever that was presented with acute non‐ambulatory tetraparesis, later diagnosed with an ectopic insulinoma and paraneoplastic polyneuropathy. Clinical evaluation revealed severe hypoglycaemia, generalised neuromuscular signs and electromyography findings were consistent with
Laryssa Straub, Janet Kovak McClaran, Emma Laws, Ana Garcia Fernandez   +3 more
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Leucurogin, a new recombinant disintegrin cloned from Bothrops leucurus (white-tailed-jararaca) with potent activity upon platelet aggregation and tumor growth [PDF]

, 2011
Disintegrins and disintegrins-like proteins are able to inhibit platelet aggregation and integrin-mediated cell adhesion. the aim of this study was to produce one disintegrin-like cloned from Bothrops leucurus venom gland and to characterize it regarding
Almeida, M. C., Araujo, Ronaldo Carvalho, Barros, C. C., Higuchi, D. A., Lang, E. A. S., Pesquero, J. L., Pesquero, João Bosco, Pesquero, P. R., Samaan, M., Sanchez, E. F.   +9 more
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