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EDIS, 2020 Eastern spadefoots are a common but largely unappreciated species of native toad in Florida. Following torrential rains they emerge from hiding and breed in shallow pools.
Steve A Johnson, Candace D Furhmann
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UPLC-Q-TOF/MS, network pharmacology, molecular docking, and experimental validation to explore the mechanisms of toad clothing on rheumatoid arthritis [PDF]
Scientific ReportsToad clothing (toad slough) detoxifies, reduces oedema and analgesia, is anti-inflammatory and anti-tumour, and regulates the immune system. Toad clothing’s mechanism is unclear.
Ting Wang +7 more
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Epidemiological patterns and therapeutic approaches of toad toxin poisoning in a retrospective case study [PDF]
Scientific ReportsToad toxin, a bioactive compound revered in traditional Chinese medicine, has been employed therapeutically for centuries. Recent studies have increasingly confirmed its pharmacological benefits, including cardioprotection, anesthetic effects, anti ...
Yuhang Liu +4 more
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Combinational Antitumor Strategies Based on the Active Ingredients of Toad Skin and Toad Venom
Drug Design, Development and TherapyHuan Tian,1 Feng Zhao,1 Bao-Sen Yue,1 Bing-Tao Zhai2– 5 1Department of Pharmacy, Xi’an Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xi’an, People’s Republic of China; 2College of Pharmacy, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xi’an, People’s Republic of ...
Tian H, Zhao F, Yue BS, Zhai BT
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A Qualitative Model Demonstrating the Adaptation of Amphibians to Semi-Arid and Arid Habitats: Comparing the Green Toad Bufotes sitibundus (Pallas, 1771) and Pelophylax bedriagae (Camerano, 1882) [PDF]
AnimalsIn this brief article, the green toad (Bufotes sitibundus) and the Levant water frog (Pelophylax bedriagae) were compared to better understand the adaptations needed by amphibians, specifically the green toad, to survive in arid regions and to inhabit a ...
Gad Degani
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EDIS, 2011 Do you know how to tell the difference between a dangerous Cane Toad (a.k.a. “Bufo” Toad or Marine Toad) and a harmless native toad? This 2-page fact sheet will help you correctly identify and humanely euthanize this invasive toad that can kill pets. It
Steve A. Johnson, Monica E. McGarrity
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Atypical Brucella inopinata–Like Species in 2 Marine Toads
Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2021 We describe the isolation of atypical Brucella inopinata–like species and unique clinicopathologic findings in 2 adult marine toads (Rhinella marina), including oophoritis in 1 toad.
Raisa A. Glabman +4 more
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Antipredator pheromones in amphibians: a review
Veterinární Medicína, 2006 Specific chemosignals (pheromones) have an important role in the antipredator behaviour in amphibians and other vertebrates. However, relatively little is known about the occurrence of chemical alarm cues just in amphibians.
J. Rajchard
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Molecules, 2021 Toads in the family Bufonidae contain bufadienolides in their venom, which are characterized by their chemical diversity and high pharmacological potential.
Candelario Rodriguez +6 more
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Competition between the tadpoles of Japanese toads versus frogs
Scientific Reports, 2022 Competition within and among species can play a key role in structuring the assemblages of anuran tadpoles. Previous studies have reported that tadpoles of the invasive cane toad (Rhinella marina) are more strongly disadvantaged by the presence of native
Takashi Haramura +4 more
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