Comparative Studies of the Venom of a New Taipan Species, Oxyuranus temporalis, with Other Members of Its Genus

Comparative Studies of the Venom of a New Taipan Species, Oxyuranus temporalis, with Other Members of Its Genus

Taipans are highly venomous Australo-Papuan elapids. A new species of taipan, the Western Desert Taipan (Oxyuranus temporalis), has been discovered with two specimens housed in captivity at the Adelaide Zoo. This study is the first investigation of O. temporalis venom and seeks to characterise and c...

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Main Authors: Carmel M. Barber, Frank Madaras, Richard K. Turnbull, Terry Morley, Nathan Dunstan, Luke Allen, Tim Kuchel, Peter Mirtschin, Wayne C. Hodgson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-07-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
Oxyuranus temporalis
taipan
antivenom
neurotoxicity
snake
venom
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/6/7/1979

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