Venom Composition of Neglected Bothropoid Snakes from the Amazon Rainforest: Ecological and Toxinological Implications

Venom Composition of Neglected Bothropoid Snakes from the Amazon Rainforest: Ecological and Toxinological Implications

Snake venoms have evolved in several families of Caenophidae, and their toxins have been assumed to be biochemical weapons with a role as a trophic adaptation. However, it remains unclear how venom contributes to the success of venomous species for adaptation to different environments. Here we compa...

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Main Authors: Luciana A. Freitas-de-Sousa, Mônica Colombini, Vinicius C. Souza, Joanderson P. C. Silva, Ageane Mota-da-Silva, Marllus R. N. Almeida, Reginaldo A. Machado, Wirven L. Fonseca, Marco A. Sartim, Jacqueline Sachett, Solange M. T. Serrano, Inácio L. M. Junqueira-de-Azevedo, Felipe G. Grazziotin, Wuelton M. Monteiro, Paulo S. Bernarde, Ana M. Moura-da-Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-02-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
snake venoms
transcriptomics
proteomics
antivenom
Amazon
<i>Bothrops</i>
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/16/2/83

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