Mast cells are tissue-resident immune cells that release immuno-modulators, chemo-
attractants, vasoactive compounds, neuropeptides and growth factors in response to …

Envenomation by viperid snakes is characterized by systemic thrombotic syndrome and
prominent local inflammation. To date, the mechanisms underlying inflammation and blood …

Mast cells are important first responders in protective pain responses that provoke
withdrawal from intense, noxious environmental stimuli, in part because of their sentinel …

Measuring inflammation-induced changes in thresholds of hind paw withdrawal from
mechanical pressure is a useful technique to assess changes in pain perception in rodents …

Various toxins isolated from Bothrops snake venoms induce inflammatory reactions and
have been claimed to contribute to the severity of local symptoms present in this …

Bothropic envenomation is characterised by severe local damage caused by the toxic action
of venom components and aggravated by induced inflammation. In this comparative study …

Snakebite envenoming is characterized by the injection of a mixture of proteins/toxins
present in venom following the bite of a venomous snake. The toxins have potent bioactivity …

Snake venom metalloproteinases have been described as responsible for several
inflammatory effects. In this study, we investigated the edema and hyperalgesia induced in …

The ability of Bothrops moojeni venom (BmV) to induce oedema in mice, the involvement of
principal inflammatory mediators and mast cells (MCs) were investigated. The intraplantar …

Objective To provide a review and update on the medical management of pit viper
envenomation in dogs. Etiology Pit viper snake (C rotalidae) envenomation in dogs is a …