NMR Solution Structure of a Chymotrypsin Inhibitor from the Taiwan Cobra Naja naja atra [PDF]
, 2013 The Taiwan cobra (Naja naja atra) chymotrypsin inhibitor (NACI) consists of 57 amino acids and is related to other Kunitz-type inhibitors such as bovine pancreatic trypsin inhibitor (BPTI) and Bungarus fasciatus fraction IX (BF9), another chymotrypsin ...
Yi‐Jan Lin +3 more
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Local Ecological Knowledge and Cultural Perceptions of Snakes in Sudan. [PDF]
Ecol EvolIn 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 ...
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Biodiversity and Conservation Challenges in the Alédjo Wildlife Reserve (AWR) in Togo: Insights From Ethnozoological Surveys. [PDF]
Ecol EvolThe present study analyzes wildlife species use indices and a vulnerability in the Aledjo Wildlife Reserve (AWR) in Togo. The Importance Value‐in‐use Index (IVIUsp) indicates that the most valued species are the patas monkey (Erythrocebus patas), the forest cobra (Naja melanoleuca), and the green mamba (Dendroaspis viridis).
Borozi W, Atakpama W, Assou D, Natta AK.
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Purification and characterization of a myotoxic phospholipase-a2 from indian cobra (Naja-Naja-Naja) venom [PDF]
, 1989 Purification and characterization of a myotoxic phospholipase A2 from Indian cobra (Naja naja naja) venom. Toxicon27, 861–873, 1989.—A major phospholipase A2 (NN-XIII-PLA2) which constitutes 20% of the whole Naja naja naja venom was purified to ...
Bhat, M. K, Gowda, T. V
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The development of the skull of the Egyptian cobra Naja h. haje (Squamata: Serpentes: Elapidae) [PDF]
, 2015 Background: The study of craniofacial development is important in understanding the ontogenetic processes behind morphological diversity. A complete morphological description of the embryonic skull development of the Egyptian cobra, Naja h.
Evans, SE, Khannoon, ER
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Neutralizing potential of Rauvolfia serpentina root extract against Naja naja venom
Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2020 Snake bites are a serious health hazard occurs throughout the world especially in tropical countries like India. Anti-Snake Venom Serum is the only remedy available to treat snake bite victims successfully till date.
Thulasi Sivaraman +3 more
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Comparative Snake Venom Analysis for Facilitating Wildlife Forensics: A Pilot Study
Journal of Analytical Methods in Chemistry, 2022 Confirm and authentic identification of species is required for the implementation of wildlife laws in cases of illegal trafficking of snake venoms. Illegally trafficked snake venom might be misidentified with other drugs of abuse, and sometimes, the ...
Saurabh Bhargava +3 more
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Artemia salina as an animal model for the preliminary evaluation of snake venom-induced toxicity
Toxicon: X, 2021 Lethality and cytotoxicity assays of snake venoms and their neutralization by antivenom require many mice for the experiments. Recent developments have prompted researchers to seek alternative strategies that minimize the use of mice in line with Russel ...
Mitchel Otieno Okumu +6 more
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Predicting the Resilience Rate of Methadone-Addicted Addicts Based on Spiritual Intelligence and Emotional Intelligence [PDF]
طب انتظامی, 2021 Aims: Resilience has received much attention in the field of psychology over the past two decades. The purpose of this study was to predict the resiliency of methadone-treated addicts based on spiritual intelligence and emotional intelligence variables.
Marzieh Alivandi vafa +3 more
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Molecular phylogenetics of Black Cobra (Naja naja) in Pakistan
Electronic Journal of Biotechnology, 2019 Background: Snakes are found on every continent in the world except Antarctica, and on smaller land masses. Being ecologically important, they also cause a large number of bites, leading to millions of deaths. Mitochondrial and nuclear gene sequences are
Muhammad Rizwan Ashraf +6 more
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