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Venomous reptiles and their toxins : evolution, pathophysiology, and biodiscovery / Bryan Fry.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Fry, Bryan (Bryan Grieg), author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Reptiles--Venom.
- Reptiles.
- Reptiles--Chemical defenses.
- Poisonous snakes--Venom.
- Poisonous snakes.
- Poisonous animals--Toxicology.
- Poisonous animals.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (609 p.)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- New York, New York : Oxford University Press, 2015.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- Venom research and technology has advanced greatly, rapidly transforming our knowledge of reptile venoms. Research advances, like the development of molecular systematics, provide the framework necessary to reconstruct the evolutionary history of glands and fangs. Such research developments have expanded our understanding of venom's evolution and its usefulness in therapeutic development. The results of this punctuated toxin molecular evolutionary expansion includes protein neofunctionalization. While these changes may impact antivenom efficacy, this molecular diversity also facilitates their
- Contents:
- Cover
- Venomous Reptiles and Their Toxins
- Copyright
- Contents
- List of Illustrations
- List of Tables
- Contributors
- Plate
- 1 The Origin and Evolution of the Toxicofera Reptile Venom System
- 2 Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment of Envenomation
- 3 Antivenom Research and Development
- 4 Ineffective Traditional and Modern Techniques for the Treatment of Snakebite
- 5 Maintaining Venomous Reptile Collections: Protocols and Occupational Safety
- 6 Veterinary Care of Venomous Reptiles
- 7 Research Methods
- 8 Three-Finger Toxins (3FTxs)
- 9 Beta-Defensins
- 10 Cysteine-Rich Secretory Proteins
- 11 Exendin Peptides
- 12 Factor Va Proteins
- 13 Factor Xa Enzymes
- 14 Kallikrein Enzymes
- 15 Kunitz Peptides
- 16 L-Amino Acid Oxidase Enzymes
- 17 Lectin Proteins
- 18 B-Type Natriuretic Peptides
- 19 C-Type Natriuretic Peptides
- 20 Group I Phospholipase A2 Enzymes
- 21 Group II Phospholipase A2 Enzymes
- 22 Sarafotoxin Peptides
- 23 Snake Venom Metalloprotease Enzymes
- 24 Lesser-Known or Putative Reptile Toxins
- 25 Poisonous Snakes and Komodo Dragon Weaponized Bacteria: Which Is Myth and Which Is Reality?
- Glossary
- References
- Index.
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 0-19-029758-1
- OCLC:
- 916922339
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