Bothrops venom variation drives niche-specific pharmacology through Ca2+ signalling and membrane damage [PDF]
Frontiers in PharmacologySnake venom activity exhibits evolutionary patterns within genera and varies according to ecological niche. By examining venoms from species inhabiting distinct environments, niche-specific functional differences can be uncovered. Bothrops, a diverse and
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Snakebites by Bothrops taeniatus: characteristics of snakebites involving a rare venomous snake in Brazil [PDF]
Einstein (São Paulo)Snakebites from the genus Bothrops account for up to 90% of venomous snakebites in Brazil. Among these species, Bothrops taeniatus is considered rare in Brazil, with only one reported case in the literature.
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Rapid, label-free surface plasmon resonance discrimination between Bothrops and Crotalus venoms using clinical antivenom as the capture reagent. [PDF]
PLoS Neglected Tropical DiseasesSnake envenoming is recognized as a global health problem, affecting thousands of people every year. One of the main challenges in addressing this issue is the correct identification and treatment of these envenomations, particularly in locations where ...
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Toxins, 2019 Bothrops snakebites usually present systemic bleeding, and the clinical–epidemiological and laboratorial factors associated with the development of this manifestation are not well established.
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Release of Cytokines in the Peritoneal Fluid of C57BL/6 Mice After Bothrops jararaca and Bothrops atrox Venom Injection [PDF]
ToxinsThe release of cytokines in the peritoneal fluid after stimulation with Bothrops atrox and Bothrops jararaca venoms is a crucial process in the inflammatory response triggered by these venoms.
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Renal Effects and Nitric Oxide Response Induced by Bothrops atrox Snake Venom in an Isolated Perfused Kidney Model [PDF]
ToxinsThe snakes from the genus Bothrops are responsible for most of the ophidic accidents in Brazil, and Bothrops atrox represents one of these species. Envenomation by these snakes results in systemic effects and is often associated with early mortality ...
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Phenotypic dichotomy in Crotalus durissus ruruima venom and potential consequences for clinical management of snakebite envenomations. [PDF]
PLoS Neglected Tropical DiseasesBackgroundPhenotypic polymorphism in rattlesnake venoms is well-documented, with a dichotomy between hemorrhagic (Type I) and neurotoxic (Type II) venoms.
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Biomédica: revista del Instituto Nacional de Salud, 2022 Bothrops spp. envenomation and its relationship with ischemic stroke has complex pathogenesis. Local effects such as edema, pain, redness, necrosis, and systemic manifestations like coagulation disorders, thrombosis, renal failure, and hemorrhage have ...
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Lesión renal aguda secundaria a mordedura de serpiente del género bothrops: a propósito de un caso
Revista Colombiana de Nefrología, 2022 Introducción: el accidente ofídico es una intoxicación ocasionada por la inoculación de venenoa través de la mordedura de una serpiente, la cual genera alteraciones locales y sistémicas.
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Biomédica: revista del Instituto Nacional de Salud, 2021 Introducción. El ofidismo en Colombia es un problema de salud pública, lo cual se hace evidente al examinar los datos epidemiológicos a nivel latinoamericano, pues el país ocupa el tercer lugar en número de accidentes ofídicos después de Brasil y México.
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