Abstract Bradykinin-potentiating peptides (BPPs–5a, 7a, 9a, 10c, 11e, and 12b) of Bothrops
jararaca (Bj) were described as argininosuccinate synthase (AsS) activators, improving l …

Acute renal failure is a common complication caused by Bothrops viper envenomation. In
this study, the nefrotoxicity of a main component of B. leucurus venom called L-aminoacid …

Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance Tabebuia aurea (Silva Manso) Benth. & Hook. f.
ex S. Moore is used as anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antiophidic in traditional medicine …

Background: Medusozoans utilize explosively discharging penetrant nematocysts to inject
venom into prey. These venoms are composed of highly complex proteins and peptides with …

CRISPs represent a family of cysteine-rich secretory proteins with molecular mass between
20 and 30 kDa and a highly conserved specific pattern of 16 cysteine residues. In this work …

Concerning snake venoms, numerous authors worked with different species of Bothrops
focusing on the ontogeny of these animals. However, according to PubMed database, no …

Snake venoms are complex protein mixtures with different biological activities that can act in
both their preys and human victims. Many of these proteins play a role in prey capture and in …

Jellyfish envenomations are emerging as an important public health concern occurred
worldwide. In China, the situation is getting worse with numerous people stung by jellyfish …

Renal alterations caused by Bothrops venom and its compounds are studied to understand
these effects and provide the best treatment. Previously, we studied the renal effect of the …

Several forms of Psidium guajava L.(guava) leaf preparations have been widely used for
prevention and treatment of illnesses. However, researches about the protective action of …