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Venom proteomics, toxicity and cross-neutralization of samar cobra (Naja samarensis) from the Southern Philippines [PDF]

, 2022
Snakebite envenoming by Naja samarensis, a medically important species endemic to the southern Philippines, results in neuromuscular paralysis and death from respiratory failure.
Praneetha Palasuberniam
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Analysis of the efficacy of Taiwanese freeze-dried neurotoxic antivenom against Naja kaouthia, Naja siamensis and Ophiophagus hannah through proteomics and animal model approaches.

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2017
In Southeast Asia, envenoming resulting from cobra snakebites is an important public health issue in many regions, and antivenom therapy is the standard treatment for the snakebite.
Chien-Chun Liu, Chen-Hsien You, Po-Jung Wang, Jau-Song Yu, Guo-Jen Huang, Chien-Hsin Liu, Wen-Chin Hsieh, Chih-Chuan Lin   +7 more
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Properties of axon membrane as affected by cobra venom, digitonin, and proteases

, 1964
Electrical excitability and electrical constants of the lobster axon membrane have been measured under the influence of externally applied cobra venom, digitonin, or proteases in an attempt to gain insight into the molecular nature of membrane ...
Toshio Narahashi, Julian M. Tobias
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Effect of Mucuna pruriens Seed Extract Pretreatment on the responses of spontaneously beating Rat Atria and Aortic Ring to Naja sputatrix (Javan Spitting Cobra) Venom [PDF]

, 2012
Mucuna pruriens Linn. (velvet bean) has been used by native Nigerians as a prophylactic for snakebite. Rats pretreated with M. pruriens seed extract (MPE) have been shown to protect against the lethal and cardiovascular depressant effects of Naja ...
Nget Hong Tan, Aguiyi, John C., John C. Aguiyi, Shin Yee Fung, Si Mui Sim, Fung, Shin Yee, Tan, Nget Hong, Sim, Si Mui   +7 more
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EFFECT OF COBRA (NAJA NAJA) VENOM AND ITS CONSTITUENTS ON THE SYNTHESIS OF ACETYLCHOLINE BY THE BRAIN CELLS OF THE RATS AND PIGEONS

, 1944
Effect of cobra venom and some of its active principles on the synthesis of acetylcholine by the brain cells of rats and pigeons, suspended in oxygenated phosphate-Locke-glucose medium has been studied.
B. N. GHOSH, S. S. DE, N. K. SARKAR
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Production of an efficient enzymatically Fab fragment antivenom against of Cobra snake (Naja naja oxiana) venom [PDF]

Archives of Razi Institute
َAbstractSince about 100 years ago, the best and main treatment for millions of global snakebite victims has been the use of polyclonal antivenoms. However, common antivenoms need continuous improvement to reduce rare, their side effects and get faster ...
mohammad Motedayen, Hossein zolfagharian
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Respiratory Muscle Injury Following Acute Monocled Cobra (Naja kaouthia) Envenoming: Histopathological Study in Rat Diaphragm

Current Issues in Molecular Biology
Clinical symptoms of monocled cobra (Naja kaouthia) envenoming include the paralysis of extraocular muscles, local tissue necrosis and death through respiratory failure.
Wanida Chuaikhongthong, Wipapan Khimmaktong, Natyamee Thipthong, Nissara Lorthong, Janeyuth Chaisakul   +4 more
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Evaluation of the Lethal Potency of Scorpion and Snake Venoms and Comparison between Intraperitoneal and Intravenous Injection Routes

Toxins, 2014
Scorpion stings and snake bites are major health hazards that lead to suffering of victims and high mortality. Thousands of injuries associated with such stings and bites of venomous animals occur every year worldwide.
Naoual Oukkache, Rachid Eljaoudi, Noreddine Ghalim, Fatima Chgoury, Balkiss Bouhaouala, Naima Elmdaghri, Jean-Marc Sabatier   +6 more
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Experimental Study on Antidotal Activity of Musa × paradisiaca Linn. in Cobra Poison on Wistar Strain Albino Rats

Journal of Ayurveda
Introduction:Snake bite is an acute emergency which requires proper care and treatment. Today, the management of snake bites is done by administering anti-snake venom (ASV). The scarcity of ASV contributes to fatality. This scarcity of ASV is a result of
V. Revathy, S. Ravikrishna, Sudhakar Bhat, K. Sreejith, Chaithra Hebbar   +4 more
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Restoration of adenosine deaminase, histamine, and IgE in organs of mice injected with cobra venom followed by specific treatment and reversal period

Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases, 2003
Adenosine deaminase (ADA), histamine, and IgE are endogenously present in animals. Research from this laboratory reported decreased levels of these substances in organs of mice as a consequence of sub-lethal injection of Naja kaouthia venom.
B. V. Lipps
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