First look into the venom of Roatan Island's critically endangered coral snake Micrurus ruatanus: Proteomic characterization, toxicity, immunorecognition and neutralization by an antivenom.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jprot.2019.01.007
Abstract: A proteomic and toxicological study of the venom from one specimen of Micrurus ruatanus, a critically endangered coral snake species endemic to Roatan Island, Honduras, was carried out. Immunorecognition and neutralization of venom lethality by… read more here.
Keywords: roatan island; venom; immunorecognition neutralization; coral snake ... See more keywords
Functional, proteomic and transcriptomic characterization of the venom from Micrurus browni browni: Identification of the first lethal multimeric neurotoxin in coral snake venom.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jprot.2020.103863
Abstract: Proteomic characterization of Micrurus browni browni venom showed approximately 41 components belonging to 9 protein families, mainly phospholipases A2 (PLA2s) and three-finger toxins (3FTxs). Venom gland transcriptome yielded 39 venom transcripts belonging to 10 protein… read more here.
Keywords: venom; browni; coral snake; characterization ... See more keywords
New insights into the proteomic characterization of the coral snake Micrurus pyrrhocryptus venom
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DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2018.08.003
Abstract: ABSTRACT A proteomic analysis of the soluble venom of the coral snake Micrurus pyrrhocryptus is reported in this work. The whole soluble venom was separated by RP‐HPLC and the molecular weights of its components (over… read more here.
Keywords: soluble venom; venom; coral snake; micrurus pyrrhocryptus ... See more keywords
Consecutive envenomation of two men bitten by the same coral snake (Micrurus corallinus)
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DOI: 10.1080/15563650.2019.1610568
Abstract: Abstract Objective: To report two patients who developed systemic neurotoxicity after consecutive bites by the same coral snake. Case report: Two previously healthy men (32-year-old and 34-year-old) found a coral snake in a woodpile while… read more here.
Keywords: micrurus corallinus; consecutive envenomation; two men; envenomation two ... See more keywords
A polyvalent coral snake antivenom with broad neutralization capacity
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0007250
Abstract: Coral snakes of the genus Micrurus have a high diversity and wide distribution in the Americas. Despite envenomings by these animals being uncommon, accidents are often severe and may result in death. Producing an antivenom… read more here.
Keywords: snake antivenom; neutralization; polyvalent coral; coral snake ... See more keywords
Co-occurrence patterns between false coral snake Atractus latifrons (Günther, 1868) (Serpentes: Dipsadidae) and venomous coral snakes from the Amazon.
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DOI: 10.1590/0001-3765202220210991
Abstract: Batesian mimicry may result in remarkable cases of phenotypic convergence that represent classic examples of evolution through natural selection. The existence of mimicry systems among coral snakes, however, remains controversial because of contradictions between the… read more here.
Keywords: coral snake; false coral; snake; snake atractus ... See more keywords
Heterologous Expression and Immunogenic Potential of the Most Abundant Phospholipase A2 from Coral Snake Micrurus dumerilii to Develop Antivenoms
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DOI: 10.3390/toxins14120825
Abstract: Micrurus dumerilii is a coral snake of clinic interest in Colombia. Its venom is mainly composed of phospholipases A2 being MdumPLA2 the most abundant protein. Nevertheless, Micrurus species produce a low quantity of venom, which… read more here.
Keywords: phospholipase; coral snake; micrurus dumerilii; dumerilii ... See more keywords
Transient Megaesophagus Following Coral Snake Envenomation in Three Dogs (2013-2018).
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DOI: 10.5326/jaaha-ms-6915
Abstract: A 12 yr old dachshund, a 7 yr old English springer spaniel, and a 1.5 yr old French bulldog presented following envenomation by a coral snake. Each patient displayed evidence of varying degrees of lower… read more here.
Keywords: transient megaesophagus; snake envenomation; megaesophagus following; coral snake ... See more keywords