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Biological and Biochemical Characterization of Coronado Island Rattlesnake (Crotalus helleri caliginis) Venom and Antivenom Neutralization.
Toxins - 21 Aug 2021
Franco-Servín Cristian, Neri-Castro Edgar, Bénard-Valle Melisa, Alagón Alejandro, Rosales-García Ramsés Alejandro, Guerrero-Alba Raquel, Poblano-Sánchez José Emanuel, Silva-Briano Marcelo, Guerrero-Barrera Alma Lilián, Sigala-Rodríguez José Jesús
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The Baja California Peninsula has over 250 islands and islets with many endemic species. Among them, rattlesnakes are the most numerous but also one of the least studied groups. The study of island rattlesnake venom could guide us to a better understanding of evolutionary processes and the description of novel toxins. Crotalus helleri caliginis venom samples were analyzed to determine possible ontogenetic...
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