Extracts of Renealmia alpinia (Rottb.) MAAS Protect against Lethality and Systemic Hemorrhage Induced by Bothrops asper Venom: Insights from a Model with Extract Administration before Venom Injection

Renealmia alpinia (Rottb.) MAAS, obtained by micropropagation (in vitro) and wild forms have previously been shown to inhibit some toxic activities of Bothrops asper snake venom if preincubated before injection. In this study, assays were performed in a murine model in which extracts were administer...

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Main Authors: Arley Camilo Patiño, Juan Carlos Quintana, José María Gutiérrez, Alexandra Rucavado, Dora María Benjumea, Jaime Andrés Pereañez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-04-01
Series:Toxins
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/7/5/1532