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Thumtecho S, Suteparuk S, Sitprija V. Pulmonary involvement from animal toxins: the cellular mechanisms. J Venom Anim Toxins Incl Trop Dis 2023; 29:e20230026. [PMID: 37727535 PMCID: PMC10506740 DOI: 10.1590/1678-9199-jvatitd-2023-0026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023] Open
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Venomous animals and their venom have always been of human interest because, despite species differences, coevolution has made them capable of targeting key physiological components of our bodies. Respiratory failure from lung injury is one of the serious consequences of envenomation, and the underlying mechanisms are rarely discussed. This review aims to demonstrate how toxins affect the pulmonary system through various biological pathways. Herein, we propose the common underlying cellular mechanisms of toxin-induced lung injury: interference with normal cell function and integrity, disruption of normal vascular function, and provocation of excessive inflammation. Viperid snakebites are the leading cause of envenomation-induced lung injury, followed by other terrestrial venomous animals such as scorpions, spiders, and centipedes. Marine species, particularly jellyfish, can also inflict such injury. Common pulmonary manifestations include pulmonary edema, pulmonary hemorrhage, and exudative infiltration. Severe envenomation can result in acute respiratory distress syndrome. Pulmonary involvement suggests severe envenomation, thus recognizing these mechanisms and manifestations can aid physicians in providing appropriate treatment.
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- Suthimon Thumtecho
- Division of Toxicology, Department of Medicine, Chulalongkorn
University, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, the Thai Red Cross Society,
Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Toxicology, Department of Medicine, Chulalongkorn
University, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, the Thai Red Cross Society,
Bangkok, Thailand
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- Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute and King Chulalongkorn Memorial
Hospital, the Thai Red Cross Society, Bangkok, Thailand
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Faulkner JD, Carballo CJ, Acquista E, Baughman SD, Powers WF, Novosel TJ, Yon JR. Thromboelastography Use to Guide Resuscitation and Antivenom Administration after Gaboon Viper Bite. Am Surg 2023; 89:3968-3970. [PMID: 37431298 DOI: 10.1177/00031348221086815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/12/2023]
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The Gaboon viper (Bitis gabonica) is an exotic snake native to sub-Saharan Africa. Gaboon viper venom is an extremely toxic hemotoxin, causing severe coagulopathy and local tissue necrosis. These are not aggressive snakes and therefore bites involving humans are rare and there is not a substantial amount of literature documenting how to manage these injuries and resultant coagulopathies. We report a 29-year-old male presenting 3 hours after a Gaboon viper envenomation resulting in coagulopathy requiring massive resuscitation and multiple doses of antivenom. The patient received various blood products based on thromboelastography (TEG) and also underwent early continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) to assist in correction of severe acidosis and acute renal failure. The combination of TEG to guide resuscitation, administration of antivenom, and early implementation of CRRT allowed our team to correct venom-induced consumptive coagulopathy and ultimately allow the patient to survive following this extremely deadly Gaboon viper envenomation.
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- Justin D Faulkner
- Department of General Surgery & Surgical Critical Care, New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC, USA
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- Department of General Surgery & Surgical Critical Care, New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC, USA
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- Department of General Surgery & Surgical Critical Care, New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC, USA
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- Department of General Surgery & Surgical Critical Care, New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC, USA
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- Department of General Surgery & Surgical Critical Care, New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC, USA
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- Department of General Surgery & Surgical Critical Care, New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC, USA
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- Department of General Surgery & Surgical Critical Care, New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC, USA
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Untangling interactions between Bitis vipers and their prey using coagulotoxicity against diverse vertebrate plasmas. Toxicon 2022; 216:37-44. [PMID: 35780972 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2022.06.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2022] [Revised: 06/13/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Venom is a key evolutionary innovation which plays a primary role in prey subjugation by venomous snakes. However, while there is a growing body of literature indicating the composition and activity of snake venoms is under strong natural selection driven by differences in prey physiology, the majority of studies have historically focussed on the activity of snake venoms with regards only towards human or mammalian physiologies. This study aimed to use clotting assays measuring both time and strength of clotting to characterise the coagulotoxic activity of venoms from a taxonomically, morphologically, and ecologically diverse range of Bitis spp. of viperid snakes upon the plasma of model species: amphibian (Cane Toad, Rhinella marina); lizard (Blue-tongue Skink, Tiliqua scincoides); avian (Domestic Chicken, Gallus gallus); and rodent (Brown Rat, Rattus norvegicus). Significant variation in coagulotoxic activity across the different plasmas was observed between species and compared to the known affects upon human plasma. Bitis caudalis was notable in being active on all four plasmas, but in extremely divergent manners: accelerating clotting times and producing strong, stable clots upon amphibian plasma (consistent with true procoagulation); accelerating clotting time but producing weak, unstable clots upon lizard plasma (consistent with pseudo-procoagulation); delaying avian clotting time beyond machine maximum reading time (strong anticoagulation consistent with either inhibition of clotting enzymes or total destruction of fibrinogen, or both); and delaying clotting of rodent plasma (consistent with inhibition of clotting enzymes) and with only weak clots formed (consistent with destruction of fibrinogen). In contrast, the sister species B. peringueyi and B. schneideri displayed activity only upon the lizard plasma, slightly accelerating the clotting times to produce weak, unstable clots (consistent with pseudo-procoagulation). The other dwarf species, B. cornuta, displayed strong anticoagulation upon avian and rodent plasmas, delaying clotting beyond the machine maximum reading time (strong anticoagulation consistent with either inhibition of clotting enzymes or total destruction of fibrinogen, or both). In contrast, the giant species studied (B. gabonica) showed only a very weak pseudo-procoagulant activity upon lizard plasma. The wide range of variation seen within this study highlights the importance of studying venom activity on relevant models when making conclusions about the ecological role of venoms and the extreme limitation in extrapolating animal results to predict potential human clinical effects.
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Okafor AI, Ogban NN, Odinigwe AA. Kolaviron alleviates haematological abnormalities and hepato-renal damage in Naja nigricollis nigricollis venom-treated rats. Toxicol Rep 2022; 9:1869-1876. [DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2022.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Revised: 07/29/2022] [Accepted: 10/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Disorders on cardiovascular parameters in rats and in human blood cells caused by Lachesis acrochorda snake venom. Toxicon 2020; 184:180-191. [DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2020.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2020] [Revised: 06/11/2020] [Accepted: 06/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Landová E, Peléšková Š, Sedláčková K, Janovcová M, Polák J, Rádlová S, Vobrubová B, Frynta D. Venomous snakes elicit stronger fear than nonvenomous ones: Psychophysiological response to snake images. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0236999. [PMID: 32813734 PMCID: PMC7437868 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0236999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2020] [Accepted: 07/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Snakes have been important ambush predators of both primates and human hunter-gatherers throughout their co-evolutionary history. Viperid snakes in particular are responsible for most fatal venomous snakebites worldwide and thus represent a strong selective pressure. They elicit intense fear in humans and are easily recognizable thanks to their distinctive morphotype. In this study, we measured skin resistance (SR) and heart rate (HR) in human subjects exposed to snake pictures eliciting either high fear (10 venomous viperid species) or disgust (10 nonvenomous fossorial species). Venomous snakes subjectively evaluated as frightening trigger a stronger physiological response (higher SR amplitude) than repulsive non-venomous snakes. However, stimuli presented in a block (more intense stimulation) do not trigger a stronger emotional response compared to sequentially presented stimuli (less intense stimulation). There are significant interindividual differences as subjects with high fear of snakes confronted with images of viperid snakes show stronger, longer-lasting, and more frequent changes in SR and higher HR compared to low-fear subjects. Thus, we show that humans demonstrate a remarkable ability to discriminate between dangerous viperids and harmless fossorial snakes, which is also reflected in distinct autonomous body responses.
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- Eva Landová
- National Institute of Mental Health, Klecany, Czech Republic
- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- National Institute of Mental Health, Klecany, Czech Republic
- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- National Institute of Mental Health, Klecany, Czech Republic
- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- National Institute of Mental Health, Klecany, Czech Republic
- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- National Institute of Mental Health, Klecany, Czech Republic
- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- National Institute of Mental Health, Klecany, Czech Republic
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- National Institute of Mental Health, Klecany, Czech Republic
- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- National Institute of Mental Health, Klecany, Czech Republic
- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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Nakamoto M, Zhao D, Benice OR, Lee SH, Shea KJ. Abiotic Mimic of Endogenous Tissue Inhibitors of Metalloproteinases: Engineering Synthetic Polymer Nanoparticles for Use as a Broad-Spectrum Metalloproteinase Inhibitor. J Am Chem Soc 2020; 142:2338-2345. [PMID: 31918547 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.9b11481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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We describe a process for engineering a synthetic polymer nanoparticle (NP) that functions as an effective, broad-spectrum metalloproteinase inhibitor. Inhibition is achieved by incorporating three functional elements in the NP: a group that interacts with the catalytic zinc ion, functionality that enhances affinity to the substrate-binding pocket, and fine-tuning of the chemical composition of the polymer to strengthen NP affinity for the enzyme surface. The approach is validated by synthesis of a NP that sequesters and inhibits the proteolytic activity of snake venom metalloproteinases from five clinically relevant species of snakes. The mechanism of action of the NP mimics that of endogenous tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases. The strategy provides a general design principle for synthesizing abiotic polymer inhibitors of enzymes.
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- Masahiko Nakamoto
- Department of Chemistry , University of California, Irvine , Irvine , California 92697 , United States
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- Department of Chemistry , University of California, Irvine , Irvine , California 92697 , United States
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- Department of Chemistry , University of California, Irvine , Irvine , California 92697 , United States
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- Department of Chemistry , University of California, Irvine , Irvine , California 92697 , United States
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- Department of Chemistry , University of California, Irvine , Irvine , California 92697 , United States
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Ghosh R, Mana K, Sarkhel S. Ameliorating effect of Alstonia scholaris L. bark extract on histopathological changes following viper envenomation in animal models. Toxicol Rep 2018; 5:988-993. [PMID: 30319940 PMCID: PMC6180435 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2018.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2018] [Revised: 09/04/2018] [Accepted: 10/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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In the present paper, the histopathological changes of liver and kidney tissues associated with Vipera russelli envenomation and systemic venom neutralization potential of aqueous Alstonia scholaris Linn bark extract in animal models has been discussed. Histological alterations observed in liver sections of venom treated groups were mainly pyknosis, karyorrhexis, cytoplasmic vacuolation, necrosis, fatty changes and hepatocytes atrophy. Histological changes in venom treated kidney tissues were cell damage, peritubular congestion, degenerating changes in the proximal tubules in the form of cytoplasmic vacuolations, partially destroyed bowman’s capillaries with dilated Bowman’s space after staining with haematoxylin and eosin. Both Antivenom and Alstonia scholaris Linn extract could significantly reduce the venom induced histological as well as biochemical changes (serum AST,ALT and creatinine) in the affected tissues.
Objectives The primary symptoms associated with snake envenomation are both systemic and local. The local symptoms are characterized by pain, swelling, haemorrhage and myonecrosis at the site of bite. The present study investigates the ameliorating effect of the aqueous bark extract of Alstonia scholaris bark on viper venom induced histopathological and biochemical changes in liver and kidney of swiss albino mice models. Methods & materials Swiss albino mice (20 ± 2)g were treated with sublethal doses(0.5 μg and 1 μg) of Vipera russelli venom(VRV) intraperitonially The following groups were assigned in the study-Group I(saline control); Group II & III(Venom treated-0.5 μg ie ¼ LD50 and 1 μg ie 1/2 LD50) and Group IV &V(Venom-0.5 μg and 1 μg respectively incubated with Aqueous Alstonia scholaris (AAS) extract; 200 mg/kg bw) and Group VI (Antivenom serum (AVS) (2 mg/ml) followed by 1 μg Vipera russelli venom (VRV). The animals were sacrificed and their organs were immersed in Bouin's fixative for 24 h and stained with haematoxylin/eosin and observed under the microscope. The serum samples were collected from the animals and tested for serum Alanine transaminase (ALT) and Aspartate transaminases (AST) following the method of Reitman & Frankel(1957) and serum creatinine. Results The histological alterations observed in Group II and III liver sections were mainly pyknosis, karyorrhexis, cytoplasmic vacuolation, necrosis, fatty changes and hepatocytes atrophy. Sinusoidal dilatation, amyloidosis, portal vein thrombosis which was significantly reduced by AAS extract in Groups IV and V. A venom dose of 1 μg induced tubular cell acidophilia indicating cell damage, peritubular congestion, degenerating changes in the proximal tubules in the form of cytoplasmic vacuolations, partially destroyed bowman’s capillaries with dilated Bowman’s space in Group III that was significantly reduced by Aqueous Alstonia scholaris (AAS) (200 mg/kg bw) extract in Groups IV and Group V.AVS gave significant protection against venom induced action in Group VI. Conclusion The present paper thus highlights the histopathological changes associated with Vipera russelli venom and systemic venom neutralization potential of Aqueous Alstonia scholaris (AAS) in animal models.
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- Rituparna Ghosh
- Department of Human Physiology with Community Health, Vidyasagar University, Paschim Medinipur-721102, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Human Physiology with Community Health, Vidyasagar University, Paschim Medinipur-721102, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Human Physiology with Community Health, Vidyasagar University, Paschim Medinipur-721102, West Bengal, India
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Xiao H, Li H, Zhang D, Li Y, Sun S, Huang C. Inactivation of Venom PLA₂ Alleviates Myonecrosis and Facilitates Muscle Regeneration in Envenomed Mice: A Time Course Observation. Molecules 2018; 23:molecules23081911. [PMID: 30065214 PMCID: PMC6222452 DOI: 10.3390/molecules23081911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2018] [Revised: 07/24/2018] [Accepted: 07/28/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Snake venom is a complex cocktail of toxins which induces a series of clinical and pathophysiological manifestations in victims, including severe local tissue damage and systemic alterations. Deinagkistrodon acutus (D. acutus) ranks among the “big four” life-threatening venomous species in China, whose venom possesses strong myotoxicity and hematotoxicity that often lead to permanent disability or muscle atrophy. Varespladib, an inhibitor of mammalian phospholipase A2 (PLA2), has been recently reproposed as an effective antidote against snakebite envenomation. The present study aimed at evaluating the protective role of varespladib on muscle regeneration in envenomed mice. Mice were grouped and subjected to inoculation with D. acutus venom or a mixture of venom and varespladib or control vehicle in the gastrocnemius muscle. Local injuries including hemorrhage, myonecrosis, ulceration, and systemic damages including general dysfunction, visceral failure, and inflammatory responses were observed at 1, 3, 7, 14, and 21 days. The results indicated that most of the muscle myonecrosis and hemorrhage were alleviated by varespladib. Besides, the pretreated mice recovered rapidly with lesser atrophy and muscle fibrosis. In conclusion, the findings of the present study suggested that varespladib is an effective antidote that could neutralize D. acutus venom and allow for earlier and improved rehabilitation outcome.
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- Huixiang Xiao
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China.
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China.
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China.
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China.
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China.
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China.
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Min YG, Ham SH, Jung YS, Choi S. Gaboon viper envenomation: An unexpected injury by non-indigenous snake in South Korea. Turk J Emerg Med 2018; 18:75-77. [PMID: 29922735 PMCID: PMC6005917 DOI: 10.1016/j.tjem.2018.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2018] [Revised: 04/16/2018] [Accepted: 04/17/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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In recent years, various kinds of non-indigenous snakes have become popular as domestic pets globally. If the snake is highly venomous, this would be a potentially life-threatening emergency for breeders. In such a case, the specific antidote should be administered immediately for saving the life. “Salmusa” genus (e.g. Gloydius genus) is a representative indigenous venomous snake in South Korea. Therefore, only one antidote for the “Salmusa” genus is commercially available in South Korea. The Gaboon viper (Bitis gabonica) inhabits in the rainforests of sub-Saharan Africa. Its venom is very toxic for mammals. Victims of a Gaboon viper bite could result in die unless the appropriate antidote is administered timely. We report a case of a 20-year-old male who completely recovered from a Gaboon viper envenomation after receiving “Salmusa” antivenom (Kovax®). This report reminds us that establishing an inventory of antidotes for potential toxic non-indigenous organisms is needed to enable successful treatment of emergency situations for public health.
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- Young Gi Min
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, South Korea
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, South Korea
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, South Korea
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, South Korea
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Wang Y, Zhang J, Zhang D, Xiao H, Xiong S, Huang C. Exploration of the Inhibitory Potential of Varespladib for Snakebite Envenomation. Molecules 2018; 23:molecules23020391. [PMID: 29439513 PMCID: PMC6017252 DOI: 10.3390/molecules23020391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2018] [Revised: 02/08/2018] [Accepted: 02/09/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Phospholipase A2s (PLA2) is a major component of snake venom with diverse pathologic toxicities and, therefore, a potential target for antivenom therapy. Varespladib was initially designed as an inhibitor of mammal PLA2s, and was recently repurposed to a broad-spectrum inhibitor of PLA2 in snake venom. To evaluate the protective abilities of varespladib to hemorrhage, myonecrosis, and systemic toxicities that are inflicted by different crude snake venoms, subcutaneous ecchymosis, muscle damage, and biochemical variation in serum enzymes derived from the envenomed mice were determined, respectively. Varespladib treatment showed a significant inhibitory effect to snake venom PLA2, which was estimated by IC50 in vitro and ED50 in vivo. In animal models, the severely hemorrhagic toxicity of D. acutus and A. halys venom was almost fully inhibited after administration of varespladib. Moreover, signs of edema in gastrocnemius muscle were remarkably attenuated by administration of varespladib, with a reduced loss of myonecrosis and desmin. Serum levels of creatine kinase, lactate dehydrogenase isoenzyme 1, aspartate transaminase, and alanine transaminase were down-regulated after treatment with varespladib, which indicated the protection to viscera injury. In conclusion, varespladib may be a potential first-line drug candidate in snakebite envenomation first aid or clinical therapy.
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- Yiding Wang
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China.
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China.
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China.
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China.
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China.
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China.
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Yücel Ağan AF, Hayretdağ S. The effects of Macrovipera lebetina venom on mice. TOXIN REV 2017. [DOI: 10.1080/15569543.2017.1419266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Aydan Fülden Yücel Ağan
- Enstitute of Natural and Applied Science, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Çanakkale, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Çanakkale, Turkey
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Xiong S, Luo Y, Zhong L, Xiao H, Pan H, Liao K, Yang M, Huang C. Investigation of the inhibitory potential of phospholipase A 2 inhibitor gamma from Sinonatrix annularis to snake envenomation. Toxicon 2017; 137:83-91. [PMID: 28746861 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2017.07.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2017] [Revised: 07/18/2017] [Accepted: 07/20/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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SaPLIγ is a novel gamma phospholipase A2 inhibitor (PLI) recently isolated from Sinonatrix annularis, a Chinese endemic non-venomous snake. To explore the neutralization effects of saPLIγ in snakebite envenomation, a dose equivalent to LD50 of Deinagkistrodon acutus, Agkistrodon halys and Naja atra venom with/without saPLIγ was inoculated into the gastrocnemius muscle of female Kunming mice. The ability of saPLIγ to inhibit myonecrosis and systemic toxicity were evaluated through investigations of muscle histopathology, and determination of the serum levels of creatine kinase (CK), lactate dehydrogenase isoenzyme1 (LDH1) and aspartate transferase (AST). Edema of the gastrocnemius muscle was evaluated by calculating the width difference between the inoculated limb and the contralateral leg. Desmin loss in the gastrocnemius muscle was determined by Western blot analysis. Co-immunoprecipitation and shotgun LC-MS/MS analyses were performed to identify venom proteins that interact with saPLIγ. All the envenomed mice had significantly elevated serum CK, LDH1 and AST levels, whereas the levels were decreased significantly in the presence of saPLIγ. Histopathological evaluation of gastrocnemius muscle sections showed severe snake venom-induced damage, characterized by leukocyte infiltration and erythrocyte leakage, leading to local edema. Myonecrosis, hemorrhage and desmin loss were significantly attenuated by saPLIγ. SaPLIγ interacted with a wide range of venom proteins, including PLA2s, metalloproteinases and C type lectins, which may contribute to broad anti-venom effects.
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- Shengwei Xiong
- Department of Biochemistry, College of Basic Medical Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Basic Medical Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Basic Medical Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Basic Medical Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Basic Medical Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Basic Medical Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Basic Medical Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China; Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Tumor Pathogens and Molecular Pathology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China.
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Al-Johany AM, Al-Sadoon MK, Abdel Moneim AE, Bauomy AA, Diab MS. Histological, molecular and biochemical detection of renal injury after Echis pyramidum snake envenomation in rats. Saudi J Biol Sci 2015; 22:302-11. [PMID: 25972751 PMCID: PMC4423722 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2014.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2014] [Revised: 10/13/2014] [Accepted: 10/14/2014] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Nephrotoxicity is a common sign of snake envenomation. The present work aimed to clarify the effect of intraperitoneal injection of 1/8 LD50 and 1/4 LD50 doses of Echis pyramidum snake venom on the renal tissue of rats after 2, 4 and 6 h from envenomation. Histopathological examination showed intense dose and time dependent abnormalities, including swelling glomerulus and tubular necrosis and damage as well as signs of intertubular medullary hemorrhage at early stages of envenomation. However, at late stages of envenomation by any of the doses under investigation, no intact renal corpuscles were recorded and complete lysis in renal corpuscles with ruptured Bowman's capsules was observed. Immunohistochemistry by immunohistochemical staining was used to test the protein expression of Bax in renal tissue of rats. The result showed that the expression of Bax in renal tissue sections of envenomated rats was increased according to dose and time-dependant manner. The isolation of DNA from the renal cells of envenomed rats pointed out to the occurrence of DNA fragmentation, which is another indicator for renal tissue injury especially after 6 h of 1/4 LD50 of E. pyramidum envenomation. Oxidative stress biomarkers malondialdehyde and nitrite/nitrate levels, antioxidant parameters; glutathione, total antioxidant capacity and catalase were assayed in renal tissue homogenates. The venom induced significant increase in the levels of malondialdehyde and nitrite/nitrate while the levels of glutathione, total antioxidant capacity and catalase were significantly decreased, especially after 6 h of envenomation. The results revealed that the E. pyramidum induced dose and time-dependant significant disturbances in the physiological parameters in the kidney. We conclude that the use of the immunohistochemical techniques, the detection of DNA integrity and oxidative stress marker estimations are more specific tools that can clarify cellular injury and could point out to the defense activity of the renal tissue at envenomation.
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- Awadh M. Al-Johany
- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology & Entomology, Faculty of Science, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Zoology & Entomology, Faculty of Science, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Zoology & Entomology, Faculty of Science, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt
- Molecular Drug Evaluation Department, National Organization for Drug Control & Research (NODCAR), Giza, Egypt
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African adders: partial characterization of snake venoms from three Bitis species of medical importance and their neutralization by experimental equine antivenoms. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 2015; 9:e0003419. [PMID: 25643358 PMCID: PMC4340965 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0003419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2014] [Accepted: 11/15/2014] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND An alarming number of fatal accidents involving snakes are annually reported in Africa and most of the victims suffer from permanent local tissue damage and chronic disabilities. Envenomation by snakes belonging to the genus Bitis, Viperidae family, are common in Sub-Saharan Africa. The accidents are severe and the victims often have a poor prognosis due to the lack of effective specific therapies. In this study we have biochemically characterized venoms from three different species of Bitis, i.e., Bitis arietans, Bitis gabonica rhinoceros and Bitis nasicornis, involved in the majority of the human accidents in Africa, and analyzed the in vitro neutralizing ability of two experimental antivenoms. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS The data indicate that all venoms presented phospholipase, hyaluronidase and fibrinogenolytic activities and cleaved efficiently the FRET substrate Abz-RPPGFSPFRQ-EDDnp and angiotensin I, generating angiotensin 1-7. Gelatinolytic activity was only observed in the venoms of B. arietans and B. nasicornis. The treatment of the venoms with protease inhibitors indicated that Bitis venoms possess metallo and serinoproteases enzymes, which may be involved in the different biological activities here evaluated. Experimental antivenoms produced against B. arietans venom or Bitis g. rhinoceros plus B. nasicornis venoms cross-reacted with the venoms from the three species and blocked, in different degrees, all the enzymatic activities in which they were tested. CONCLUSION These results suggest that the venoms of the three Bitis species, involved in accidents with humans in the Sub-Saharan Africa, contain a mixture of various enzymes that may act in the generation and development of some of the clinical manifestations of the envenomations. We also demonstrated that horse antivenoms produced against B. arietans or B. g. rhinoceros plus B. nasicornis venoms can blocked some of the toxic activities of these venoms.
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Naja naja karachiensis envenomation: biochemical parameters for cardiac, liver, and renal damage along with their neutralization by medicinal plants. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2014; 2014:970540. [PMID: 24877153 PMCID: PMC4022246 DOI: 10.1155/2014/970540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2014] [Accepted: 03/27/2014] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Naja naja karachiensis envenomation was found to hit more drastically heart, liver, and kidneys. 400 μg/kg of venom-raised moderate serum levels of ALT (72 ± 4.70 U/L, 0.1 > P > 0.05), AST (157 ± 24.24 U/L, 0.1 > P > 0.05), urea (42 ± 3.08 mg/dL, 0.05 > P > 0.02), creatinine (1.74 ± 0.03 mg/dL, 0.01 > P > 0.001), CK-MB (21 ± 1.5 U/L, 0.05 > P > 0.02), and LDH (2064 ± 15.98 U/L, P < 0.001) were injected in experimental rabbits. However, lethality was enhanced with 800 μg/kg of venom in terms of significant release of ALT (86 ± 5.0 U/L, 0.05 > P > 0.02), AST (251 ± 18.2 U/L, 0.01 > P > 0.001), urea (57.6 ± 3.84 mg/dL, 0.02 > P > 0.01), creatinine (2.1 ± 0.10 mg/dL, 0.02 > P > 0.01), CK-MB (77 ± 11.22 U/L, 0.05 > P > 0.02), and LDH (2562 ± 25.14 U/L, P ≪ 0.001). Among twenty-eight tested medicinal plant extracts, only Stenolobium stans (L.) Seem was found the best antivenom (P > 0.5) compared to the efficacy of standard antidote (ALT = 52.5 ± 3.51 U/L, AST = 69.5 ± 18.55 U/L, urea = 31.5 ± 0.50 mg/dL, creatinine = 1.08 ± 0.02 mg/dL, CK-MB = 09 ± 0.85 U/L, and LDH = 763 ± 6.01 U/L). Other plant extracts were proved less beneficial and partly neutralized the toxicities posed by cobra venom. However, it is essential in future to isolate and characterize bioactive compound(s) from Stenolobium stans (L.) Seem extract to overcome the complications of snake bite.
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Geier MV, Quarcoo D, Spallek MF, Joachim R, Groneberg DA. Giftschlangenbisse — eine globale Herausforderung. ZENTRALBLATT FUR ARBEITSMEDIZIN ARBEITSSCHUTZ UND ERGONOMIE 2014. [DOI: 10.1007/bf03344195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Ponte CG, Nóbrega EL, Fernandes VC, da Silva WD, Suarez-Kurtz G. Inhibition of the myotoxic activities of three African Bitis venoms (B. rhinoceros, B. arietans and B. nasicornis) by a polyvalent antivenom. Toxicon 2009; 55:536-40. [PMID: 19857507 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2009.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2009] [Revised: 09/30/2009] [Accepted: 10/02/2009] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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A murine model of venom-induced myotoxicity was used to assess the antimyotoxic capacity of a polyvalent antivenom (PAV), rich in F(ab')2 fragments, obtained from horses immunized with Bitis venoms. Intramuscular (i.m.) injection of Bitis rhinoceros, Bitis arietans or Bitis nasicornis into mice induced a time- and dose-dependent increase in plasma CK activity. The area under the plasma CK activity vs. time curve (AUC) between 0 and 48 h was used to quantify the data. Pre-incubation with PAV neutralized the venoms' myotoxicity, in a concentration-dependent manner: 80-100% neutralization occurred when the ratio of the PAV volume to the venom mass was 3-fold that recommended for use in human envenomation. Intravenous administration of PAV 1 h before the i.m. venom injection, afforded significant protection against myotoxicity, especially in the case of B. arietans. An antimyotoxic effect was also observed, albeit reduced, when the PAV treatment was applied 1 h after the venom injection. These data indicate that a PAV developed and manufactured in Brazil protects against the myotoxicity of the venoms of B. rhinoceros, B. arietans or B. nasicornis, which account for a large number of snakebite accidents in the African continent.
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- Cristiano Gonçalves Ponte
- Departamento de Biotecnologia, Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Rio de Janeiro - IFRJ, Rua Senador Furtado 121, Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 20270-021, Brazil.
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Graham RLJ, Graham C, Theakston D, McMullan G, Shaw C. Elucidation of trends within venom components from the snake families Elapidae and Viperidae using gel filtration chromatography. Toxicon 2007; 51:121-9. [PMID: 17936867 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2007.08.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2006] [Revised: 08/24/2007] [Accepted: 08/27/2007] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Research into snake venom components has intensified over the last number of decades, particularly that work directed towards the discovery of novel agents with potential applications in clinical therapy. In the present study we report, for the first time, defined patterns observed in the G-50 chromatographic elution profiles from 30 snake venoms taken from Elapidae and Viperidae families, as well as previously unreported patterns within subfamilies of these snake species. Development of this chromatographic technique thus offers a rapid method for the general classification of snakes within these families as well as providing insights into hitherto uncharacterised trends within the venoms of snake subfamilies that have opened new avenues for further investigation.
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Graham RLJ, McClean S, O'Kane EJ, Theakston D, Shaw C. Adenosine in the venoms from viperinae snakes of the genus Bitis: Identification and quantitation using LC/MS and CE/MS. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2005; 333:88-94. [PMID: 15935989 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2005.05.077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2005] [Accepted: 05/14/2005] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Snake venoms are rich sources of toxic proteins and small molecules. This study was directed at molecules of molecular mass below 1 kDa. Thirty different venoms, of either neurotoxic or haemorrhagic type, were fractionated using size-exclusion chromatography. Only venoms of the Puff adder (Bitis arietans), Gaboon viper (Bitis gabonica), and Rhinoceros viper (Bitis nasicornis) exhibited large absorbance peaks at lambda(280 nm) in the total volume range of the chromatographic column indicating the presence of abundant low molecular mass material. Analysis of fractions containing this material using both HPLC and capillary electrophoresis interfaced with electrospray ion-trap mass spectrometry unequivocally established that the bioactive nucleoside, adenosine, was the major component. The concentrations of adenosine found (Puff adder--97.7 x 10(-6) mol L(-1); Gaboon viper--28.0 x 10(-6) mol L(-1); and Rhinoceros viper-56.8 x 10(-6) mol L(-1)) were above those required to activate all known sub-types of adenosine receptors. Adenosine may thus act at the site of envenomation causing local vasodilatation and may play a role in the subsequent systemic hypotension observed.
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- Alessia Diana
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Via Tolara di Sopra 50, 40064 Ozzano Emilia, Bologna, Italy
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Francischetti IMB, My-Pham V, Harrison J, Garfield MK, Ribeiro JMC. Bitis gabonica (Gaboon viper) snake venom gland: toward a catalog for the full-length transcripts (cDNA) and proteins. Gene 2004; 337:55-69. [PMID: 15276202 PMCID: PMC2907531 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2004.03.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 100] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2003] [Revised: 01/31/2004] [Accepted: 03/18/2004] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The venom gland of the snake Bitis gabonica (Gaboon viper) was used for the first time to construct a unidirectional cDNA phage library followed by high-throughput sequencing and bioinformatic analysis. Hundreds of cDNAs were obtained and clustered into contigs. We found mostly novel full-length cDNA coding for metalloproteases (P-II and P-III classes), Lys49-phospholipase A2, serine proteases with essential mutations in the active site, Kunitz protease inhibitors, several C-type lectins, bradykinin-potentiating peptide, vascular endothelial growth factor, nucleotidases and nucleases, nerve growth factor, and L-amino acid oxidases. Two new members of the recently described short coding region family of disintegrin, displaying RGD and MLD motifs are reported. In addition, we have identified for the first time a cytokine-like molecule and a multi-Kunitz protease inhibitor in snake venoms. The CLUSTAL alignment and the unrooted cladograms for selected families of B. gabonica venom proteins are also presented. A significant number of sequences were devoid of database matches, suggesting that their biologic function remains to be identified. This paper also reports the N-terminus of the 15 most abundant venom proteins and the sequences matching their corresponding transcripts. The electronic version of this manuscript, available on request, contains spreadsheets with hyperlinks to FASTA-formatted files for each contig and the best match to the GenBank and Conserved Domain Databases, in addition to CLUSTAL alignments of each contig. We have thus generated a comprehensive catalog of the B. gabonica venom gland, containing for each secreted protein: (i) the predicted molecular weight, (ii) the predicted isoelectric point, (iii) the accession number, and (iv) the putative function. The role of these molecules is discussed in the context of the envenomation caused by the Gaboon viper.
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- Ivo M B Francischetti
- Medical Entomology Section, Laboratory of Malaria and Vector Research, National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Rockville, MD 20852, USA.
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of the Rat Paw Edema Induced by Echis pyramidum Venom. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2003. [DOI: 10.3923/jbs.2003.824.833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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