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Nerve Growth Factor from Cobra Venom [PDF]
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 1970 The chemical and biological properties of the nerve growth factor isolated from Naja naja venom are described. The nerve growth promoting activity appears to be distinct from the most commonly known enzymes and toxins present in the venom.
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Citrus reticulata Blanco: A Review on Chemical Composition and Biological Activities
Chemistry &Biodiversity, Volume 23, Issue 1, January 2026.This review compiles chemical information and biological activities from 49 studies on Citrus reticulata. The fruit peels stand out for their high content of methoxylated monoterpenes and flavonoids with antioxidant, anti‐inflammatory, and antimicrobial activities.
José Walber Gonçalves Castro +3 more
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Local Ecological Knowledge and Cultural Perceptions of Snakes in Sudan
Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 1, January 2026.In Sudan, snakes are viewed through a mix of ecological, cultural, and spiritual lenses, shaping both conservation attitudes and health responses. Our survey (n = 192) across 16 states revealed frequent encounters, polarized conservation views, widespread killing of snakes, reliance on traditional remedies, and strong public support (95%) for ...
Rania M. H. Baleela +3 more
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Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2021 The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are an abode to a diversity of flora and fauna, including the many endemic species of snakes, such as the elusive Andaman cobra (Naja sagittifera).
Saurabh Attarde +5 more
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Polymeric Nanoparticles for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Snakebite
Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics, Volume 227, Issue 1, 15 January 2026.Snakebite envenomation affects between 1.8 and 5.5 million people annually, many of whom suffer disabilities or even death. Current antivenoms are composed of plasma‐derived antibodies. However, there remains an underexplored opportunity to utilise polymer‐based nanoparticles.
Neil Prabhakar +2 more
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Differential effects of the venoms of Russell’s viper and Indian cobra on human myoblasts
Scientific ReportsLocal tissue damage following snakebite envenoming remains a poorly researched area. To develop better strategies to treat snakebites, it is critical to understand the mechanisms through which venom toxins induce envenomation effects including local ...
Husain Bin Haidar +7 more
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Current status of herbal and their future perspectives [PDF]
, 2007 Traditional medicine is the synthesis of therapeutic experience of generations of practicing physicians of indigenous systems of medicine. Throughout the history of mankind, many infectious diseases have been treated with herbals.
Ponnampalam Gopalakrishnakone +1 more
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A synthetic biology approach for consistent production of plant-made recombinant polyclonal antibodies against snake venom toxins [PDF]
, 2018 Antivenoms developed from the plasma of hyperimmunized animals are the only effective treatment available against snakebite envenomation but shortage of supply contributes to the high morbidity and mortality toll of this tropical disease.
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Snakes on Trains: Railways May Sway Goa's King Cobra Distribution
Biotropica, Volume 58, Issue 1, January 2026.Distribution of King Cobras (Ophiophagus kaalinga) across Goa, India, shows occurrence in climatically suitable forests and, notably, also along low‐suitability railway corridors, suggesting that snakes may be accidentally transported on trains, leading to range expansion.
Dikansh S. Parmar +4 more
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PLoS ONE, 2022 Naja sumatrana and Naja kaouthia are medically important elapids species found in Southeast Asia. Snake bite envenoming caused by these species may lead to morbidity or mortality if not treated with the appropriate antivenom.
Nor Asyikin Zukifli +6 more
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