Components from cobra (Naja naja) venom showed good results as chemotherapeutic agent in the clinical trials. In this review, the trend of investigations on snake venom in India from ancient time to modern period has been presented focusing on their therapeutic applications....
However, although bites can be deadly, snake venom is a natural biological resource that contains several components of potential therapeutic value. Venom has been used in the treatment of a variety of pathophysiological conditions in Ayurveda, homeopathy and folk medicine. With the advent of ...
Isolation and biological activity of synaptic toxins from the venom of the funnel web spider, Agelenopsis aperta: Michael E. Adams, F. E. Enderlin, R. I. Cone and D. A. Schooley (Department of Entomology, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521, and Zoecon Corp., 975 California...
In addition, their molecular targets, and mechanisms of action-vasorelaxation, inhibition of platelet aggregation, cardioprotective activities-are discussed. The dissection of their biological effects at the molecular scale give insights for the development of future snake venom-derived drugs. 展开 ...
Action of snake venom components on the hemostatic system Some venom components have been put to use as laboratory reagents for diagnostic purposes or for characterising molecular defects of haemostasis, although ... RA Hutton,DA Warrell - 《Blood Reviews》 被引量: 235发表: 1993年 Snake Venom ...
4.Each of the components is useful in its degree. 4.每一个元件都各有程度不同用处。 5.The machine can stamp out hundreds of components in an hour. 5.这台器每小时可冲压数百件件。 6.Cobra cardiotoxin (CTX) is the major component of cobra snake venom. 6.心脏毒蛋白是眼镜蛇蛇毒中含量最...
atherosclerosis; biologically active molecules; cardioprotection; hypertension; ischemic heart disease; myocardial infarction; snake venom Graphical Abstract1. Introduction Ischemic heart disease (IHD) is the most common cause of death worldwide, accounting for 16% of total diseases [1,2]. IHD includes...
Venom, the poisonous secretion of an animal, produced by specialized glands that are often associated with spines, teeth, stings, or other piercing devices. The venom apparatus may be primarily for killing or paralyzing prey or may be a purely defensive
Crystal structure of an acetylcholinesterase-fasciculin complex: interaction of a three-fingered toxin from snake venom with its target. Fasciculin (FAS), a 61-residue polypeptide purified from mamba venom, is a three-fingered toxin which is a powerful reversible inhibitor of acetylcholinest... ...
However, the specific effects can vary depending on the type of snake venom and the specific toxins it contains. Snake venom typically consists of a complex mixture of proteins, peptides, enzymes, and other bioactive molecules. These components can have various physiological effects on the body, ...