Neurotox Res June 2021 PMID 33428181

Widespread and Differential Neurotoxicity in Venoms from the Bitis Genus of Viperid Snakes.

Nicholas J Youngman, Richard J Harris, Tam M Huynh, Kristian Coster, Eric Sundman, Ralph Braun, Arno Naude, Wayne C Hodgson, Bryan G Fry

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The study investigates the neurotoxic effects of venoms from various species within the Bitis genus of vipers, finding that neurotoxicity is widespread but varies significantly among species and geographical locations.
Using biolayer interferometry and nerve-muscle tests, researchers identified both presynaptic and postsynaptic neurotoxins in different species, with some venoms showing only presynaptic effects and others showing complex neurotoxicity, including myotoxicity.
The findings highlight the diversity and complexity of neurotoxicity within the Bitis genus, emphasizing the importance of sampling multiple species and locations to fully understand venom effects and potential prey selectivity.]

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