Animal Venom
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1. Unique heterologous fibrin biopolymer with hemostatic, adhesive, sealant, scaffold and drug delivery properties: a systematic review
Abstract Fibrin biopolymers, previously referred as “fibrin glue” or “fibrin sealants”, are natural biomaterials with diverse applications on health. They have hemostatic, adhesive, sealant, scaffold and drug delivery properties and have become widely used in medical and dental procedures. Historically, these biomaterials are produced from human fibr
J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis. Publicado em: 11/11/2019
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2. Effects of copaiba oil on dermonecrosis induced by Loxosceles intermedia venom
ABSTRACT Background: Accidents caused by spiders of the genus Loxosceles constitute an important public health problem in Brazil. The venom of Loxosceles sp induces dermonecrosis at the bite site and systemic disease in severe cases. Traditional medicine based on plant-derived products has been proven to reduce the local effects of envenomation. The present
J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis. Publicado em: 25/04/2019
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3. BjussuLAAO-II induces cytotoxicity and alters DNA methylation of cell-cycle genes in monocultured/co-cultured HepG2 cells
Abstract Background: The use of animal venoms and their toxins as material sources for biotechnological applications has received much attention from the pharmaceutical industry. L-amino acid oxidases from snake venoms (SV-LAAOs) have demonstrated innumerous biological effects and pharmacological potential against different cancer types. Hepatocellular carc
J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis. Publicado em: 11/03/2019
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4. Anti-ophidian activity of Bredemeyera floribunda Willd. (Polygalaceae) root extract on the local effects induced by Bothrops jararacussu venom
Bredemeyera floribunda roots are popularly used to treat snakebites in the semiarid region of Northeast Brazil, and previous studies indicate the anti-ophidian actions of triterpenoid saponins found in its roots. To assess B. floribunda root extract (BFRE) activity against the effects of Bothrops jararacussu venom (BjuV), antiphospholipasic, antiproteolytic,
Braz J Med Biol Res. Publicado em: 03/12/2018
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5. Actiflagelin, a new sperm activator isolated from Walterinnesia aegyptia venom using phenotypic screening
Abstract Background Sperm contains a wealth of cell surface receptors and ion channels that are required for most of its basic functions such as motility and acrosome reaction. Conversely, animal venoms are enriched in bioactive compounds that primarily target those ion channels and cell surface receptors. We hypothesized, therefore, that animal venoms shou
J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis. Publicado em: 22/02/2018
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6. Perinatal effects of scorpion venoms: maternal and offspring development
Abstract Scorpion envenomation is a public health problem, especially in tropical and subtropical countries. Considering the high incidence of scorpionism in some areas, pregnant women and nursing mothers may be possible victims. Scorpion stings alter the release of neurotransmitters and some cytokines. These mediators act as organizers and programmers in th
J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis. Publicado em: 08/02/2018
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7. It is time for top-down venomics
Abstract The protein composition of animal venoms is usually determined by peptide-centric proteomics approaches (bottom-up proteomics). However, this technique cannot, in most cases, distinguish among toxin proteoforms, herein called toxiforms, because of the protein inference problem. Top-down proteomics (TDP) analyzes intact proteins without digestion and
J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis. Publicado em: 21/11/2017
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8. Heterologous fibrin sealant derived from snake venom: from bench to bedside – an overview
Abstract Hemostatic and adhesive agents date back to World War II, when homologous fibrin sealant came onto scene. Considering that infectious diseases can be transmitted via human blood, a new heterologous fibrin sealant was standardized in the 1990s. Its components were a serine protease (a thrombin-like enzyme) extracted from the venom of Crotalus durissu
J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis. Publicado em: 06/07/2017
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9. Alpha-type phospholipase A2 inhibitors from snake blood
Abstract It is of popular and scientific knowledge that toxins from snake venom (among them the PLA2 and myotoxins) are neutralized by various compounds, such as antibodies and proteins purified from animal blood. Venomous and nonvenomous snakes have PLA2 inhibitory proteins, called PLIs, in their blood serum. One hypothesis that could explain the presence o
J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis. Publicado em: 27/04/2017
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10. Multiple uses of fibrin sealant for nervous system treatment following injury and disease
Abstract Lesions to the nervous system often produce hemorrhage and tissue loss that are difficult, if not impossible, to repair. Therefore, scar formation, inflammation and cavitation take place, expanding the lesion epicenter. This significantly worsens the patient conditions and impairment, increasing neuronal loss and glial reaction, which in turn furthe
J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis. Publicado em: 27/04/2017
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11. Envenoming by Viridovipera stejnegeri snake: a patient with liver cirrhosis presenting disruption of hemostatic balance
Abstract Background In most cases of envenoming by the green habu Viridovipera stejnegeri in Taiwan coagulopathy is not observed. Case presentation Herein, we describe the case of a patient with liver cirrhosis who developed venom-induced consumptive coagulopathy after V. stejnegeri bite. Laboratory investigation revealed the following: prothrombin time
J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis. Publicado em: 16/03/2017
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12. Infrared thermography to diagnose and manage venomous animal bites and stings
Abstract INTRODUCTION Infrared imaging (IR) is a noninvasive technique that quantifies body surface temperature, producing a digital color image. IR has been used to study diseases in which skin temperature can reflect the presence of inflammation. METHODS This was an observational pilot study of eight patients envenomed by snakes, spiders, and scorpions
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.. Publicado em: 2017-03