ToxinsTransient Receptor Potential (TRP) channels are ubiquitous proteins involved in a wide range of physiological functions. Some of them are expressed in nociceptors and play a major role in the transduction of painful stimuli of mechanical, thermal, or ...
Florian Beignon +7 more
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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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Toxins, 2015 While knowledge of the composition and mode of action of bee and wasp venoms dates back 50 years, the therapeutic value of these toxins remains relatively unexploded. The properties of these venoms are now being studied with the aim to design and develop
M. Moreno, E. Giralt
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Specific immunotherapy in Albanian patients with anaphylaxis to hymenoptera venoms [PDF]
, 2002 Background: Severe allergic reactions during rush-specific immunotherapy (Rush-SIT) may occur in the treatment of hymenoptera sting allergy. The objective of the present study was to examine the characteristics of allergic reactions during Rush-SIT in a ...
Dinh, Q. Thai +6 more
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Angiotensin-degrading serine peptidase: A new chymotrypsin-like activity in the venom of Bothrops jararaca partially blocked by the commercial antivenom [PDF]
, 2012 Snakebite envenomation is considered a highly relevant public health hazard in South America, having an impact in terms of mortality and morbidity.
Carvalho, Daniela Cajado +6 more
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Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2019 Snakebite is a public health problem. Common krait is nocturnally active with painless bite. Patients exhibit neuromuscular weakness.
Ashok Kumar Pandey +2 more
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A Review on Genotoxic and Genoprotective Effects of Biologically Active Compounds of Animal Origin
Toxins, 2023 Envenomation by animal venoms remains a serious medical and social problem, especially in tropical countries. On the other hand, animal venoms are widely used as a source of biologically active compounds for the development of novel drugs.
Nikolajs Sjakste, Goran Gajski
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Vintage venoms: proteomic and pharmacological stability of snake venoms stored for up to eight decades [PDF]
, 2014 For over a century, venom samples from wild snakes have been collected and stored around the world. However, the quality of storage conditions for "vintage" venoms has rarely been assessed.
Addis +63 more
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Snake venomics uncoils venom composition, evolution [PDF]
Journal of Proteome Research, 2008 Researchers find that geographically isolated snakes of the same species have differing proteomes.
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Venoms of Heteropteran Insects: A Treasure Trove of Diverse Pharmacological Toolkits
Toxins, 2016 The piercing-sucking mouthparts of the true bugs (Insecta: Hemiptera: Heteroptera) have allowed diversification from a plant-feeding ancestor into a wide range of trophic strategies that include predation and blood-feeding. Crucial to the success of each
A. Walker, C. Weirauch, B. Fry, G. King
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