Identification of presynaptic neurotoxin complexes in the venoms of three Australian copperheads (Austrelaps spp.) and the efficacy of tiger snake antivenom to prevent or reverse neurotoxicity [PDF]
, 2011 The venom of the Australian lowlands copperhead, Austrelaps superbus, produces significant and potentially lethal neurotoxic paralysis in cases of clinical envenomation. However, little is known about the neurotoxic components within this venom or venoms
Marcon, F, Nicholson, GM
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Correction to: Postmortem histopathology and detection of venom by ELISA following suicide by cobra (Naja kaouthia) envenomation [PDF]
, 2022 Dayanira Paniagua +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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Association Between Fear and Beauty Evaluation of Snakes: Cross-Cultural Findings
Frontiers in Psychology, 2018 According to the fear module theory, humans are evolutionarily predisposed to perceive snakes as prioritized stimuli and exhibit a fast emotional and behavioral response toward them.
Eva Landová +12 more
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Snakebite and its socio-economic impact on the rural population of Tamil Nadu, India [PDF]
, 2013 BACKGROUND: Snakebite represents a significant health issue worldwide, affecting several million people each year with as many as 95,000 deaths. India is considered to be the country most affected, but much remains unknown about snakebite incidence in
A Kasturiratne +30 more
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TRUE-1: Trial of Repurposed Unithiol for snakebite Envenoming phase 1 (safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in healthy Kenyan adults) [PDF]
, 2022 Michael Abouyannis +19 more
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ChemistrySelect, Volume 11, Issue 1, 8 January 2026.ABSTRACT This study investigates the biological properties of methanolic and petroleum ether (PE) extracts from the roots and flowers of Thapsia garganica L., providing new insights into its potential medicinal uses. Although T. garganica has a long history in traditional medicine, the anticholinesterase and tyrosinase‐inhibiting activities of this ...
Rania Arabi +11 more
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Clinical Risk Factors Associated with Poor Outcomes in Snake Envenoming: A Narrative Review
Toxins, 2023 Snakebite-related fatalities disproportionately affect populations in impoverished socio-economic regions, marked by limited access to adequate healthcare and constrained antivenom availability.
Darryl Wood
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Evaluation of the lethal potency of scorpion and snake venoms and comparison between intraperitoneal and intravenous injection routes. [PDF]
, 2014 International audienceScorpion 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.
Bouhaouala, Balkiss +6 more
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World Journal of Surgery, Volume 50, Issue 1, Page 233-243, January 2026.Early TXA administration (≤ 3 h) in concurrent hemorrhage and TBI was significantly associated with a 22% reduction in mortality at 7 days. TXA treatment was also associated with a significant 29% lower odds of organ failure and non‐significant 11% odds of good neurologic recovery.
Julia M. Dixon +13 more
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