Australian elapid snake envenomation in cats: Clinical priorities and approach
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DOI: 10.1177/1098612x17735761
Abstract: Practical relevance: No fewer than 140 species of terrestrial snakes reside in Australia, 92 of which possess venom glands. With the exception of the brown tree snake, the venom-producing snakes belong to the family Elapidae.… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; elapid snake; snake envenomation; snake ... See more keywords
Engineered nanoparticles bind elapid snake venom toxins and inhibit venom-induced dermonecrosis
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0006736
Abstract: Envenomings by snakebites constitute a serious and challenging global health issue. The mainstay in the therapy of snakebite envenomings is the parenteral administration of animal-derived antivenoms. Significantly, antivenoms are only partially effective in the control… read more here.
Keywords: elapid snake; venom; nanoparticles bind; engineered nanoparticles ... See more keywords
The Unusual Metalloprotease-Rich Venom Proteome of the Australian Elapid Snake Hoplocephalus stephensii
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DOI: 10.3390/toxins14050314
Abstract: The Australasian region is home to the most diverse elapid snake radiation on the planet (Hydrophiinae). Many of these snakes have evolved into unique ecomorphs compared to elapids on other continents; however, their venom compositions… read more here.
Keywords: venom; stephensii; australian elapid; snake ... See more keywords