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Genetic variability in snake venom and its implications for antivenom development in sub-Saharan Africa.
Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - 1 Apr 2025
Ayesiga Innocent, Okoro Lenz N, Taremba Chirigo, Yeboah Michael O, Naab Justine T M, Anyango Ruphline M, Adekeye John, Kahwa Ivan
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Snake venom, a complex mixture of proteins, has attracted human attention for centuries due to its associated mortality, morbidity and other therapeutic properties. In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), where snakebites pose a significant health risk, understanding the genetic variability of snake venoms is crucial for developing effective antivenoms. The wide geographic distribution of venomous snake species in SSA...
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