Tetracycline Reduces Kidney Damage Induced by Loxosceles Spider Venom
Envenomation by Loxosceles spider can result in two clinical manifestations: cutaneous and systemic loxoscelism, the latter of which includes renal failure. Although incidence of renal failure is low, it is the main cause of death, occurring mainly in children. The sphingomyelinase D (SMase D) is th...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-03-01
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Series: | Toxins |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/9/3/90 |