When to think about a Lachesis muta envenomation in the Western Brazilian Amazon: Lessons from a case report
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DOI: 10.1590/0037-8682-0027-2022
Abstract: ABSTRACT In the Brazilian Amazon, envenomations by lancehead pit vipers prevail across the region, while bushmaster (Lachesis muta) envenomations are rarely confirmed. Here, we described a moderate snakebite, diagnosed as a lancehead pit viper envenomation… read more here.
Keywords: lachesis muta; envenomation; brazilian amazon; lachesis ... See more keywords
Action of Varespladib (LY-315920), a Phospholipase A2 Inhibitor, on the Enzymatic, Coagulant and Haemorrhagic Activities of Lachesis muta rhombeata (South-American Bushmaster) Venom
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DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.812295
Abstract: Varespladib (VPL) was primarily developed to treat inflammatory disturbances associated with high levels of serum phospholipase A2 (PLA2). VPL has also demonstrated to be a potential antivenom support agent to prevent PLA2-dependent effects produced by… read more here.
Keywords: venom; vpl; lachesis muta; coagulant haemorrhagic ... See more keywords