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  1. Comparative venom proteomics of banded krait (Bungarus fasciatus) from five geographical locales: Correlation of venom lethality, immunoreactivity and antivenom neutralization
    Hia YL, Tan KY, Tan CH
    Acta Trop, 2020 Jul;207:105460.
    PMID: 32278639 DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2020.105460
    The banded krait, Bungarus fasciatus is a medically important venomous snake in Asia. The wide distribution of this species in Southeast Asia and southern China indicates potential geographical variation of the venom which may impact the clinical management of snakebite envenomation. This study investigated the intraspecific venom variation of B. fasciatus from five geographical locales through a venom decomplexing proteomic approach, followed by toxinological and immunological studies. The venom proteomes composed of a total of 9 toxin families, comprising 22 to 31 proteoforms at varying abundances. The predominant proteins were phospholipase A2 (including beta-bungarotoxin), Kunitz-type serine protease inhibitor (KSPI) and three-finger toxins (3FTx), which are toxins that cause neurotoxicity and lethality. The venom lethality varied with geographical origins of the snake, with intravenous median lethal doses (LD50) ranging from 0.45-2.55 µg/g in mice. The Thai Bungarus fasciatus monovalent antivenom (BFMAV) demonstrated a dose-dependent increasing immunological binding activity toward all venoms; however, its in vivo neutralization efficacy varied vastly with normalized potency values ranging from 3 to 28 mg/g, presumably due to the compositional differences of dominant proteins in the different venoms. The findings support that antivenom use should be optimized in different geographical areas. The development of a pan-regional antivenom may be a more sustainable solution for the treatment of snakebite envenomation.
    Matched MeSH terms: Elapid Venoms/analysis*; Elapid Venoms/immunology; Elapid Venoms/toxicity
  2. A potent anticoagulant hybrid of snake venom derived FIX-binding protein and anti-factor IX RNA aptamer: Assessed by in-silico and electrochemical analyses
    Krishnan H, Gopinath SCB
    Int J Biol Macromol, 2023 Aug 30;247:125740.
    PMID: 37423441 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125740
    Anticoagulant therapies are crucial in the management of surgical complications as well as the prophylaxis of thrombosis. Many studies are being conducted on the Habu snake-venom anticoagulant, FIX-binding protein (FIX-Bp), for its greater potency and strong affinity to FIX clotting factor. On the other hand, the capacity to promptly reverse such acute anticoagulation is equally important. Combining a reversible anticoagulant with FIX-Bp may be advantageous in maintaining the balance between adequate anticoagulation and repealing when necessary. In this study, authors integrated FIX-Bp and RNA aptamer-based anticoagulants into a single target, FIX clotting factor, in order to achieve a robust anticoagulant effect. An in-silico and electrochemical approach were used to investigate the combination of FIX-Bp and RNA aptamers as a bivalent anticoagulant and to verify the competing or predominant binding sites of each anticoagulant. The in-silico analysis discovered that both the venom- and aptamer-anticoagulant had a strong affinity for the FIX protein at the Gla-domain and EGF-1 domain by holding 9 conventional hydrogen bonds with the binding energy of -34.859 kcal/mol. The electrochemical technique verified that both anticoagulants had different binding sites. The impedance load upon RNA aptamer binding to FIX protein was 14 %, whereas the addition of FIX-Bp caused a significant impedance rise of 37 %. This indicates that the addition of aptamers prior to FIX-Bp is a promising strategy for the conception of a hybrid anticoagulant.
    Matched MeSH terms: Snake Venoms
  3. Fulltext A five-year retrospective review of snakebite patients admitted to a tertiary university hospital in Malaysia
    Chew KS, Khor HW, Ahmad R, Rahman NH
    Int J Emerg Med, 2011;4:41.
    PMID: 21752254 DOI: 10.1186/1865-1380-4-41
    Although the majority of the snakebite cases in Malaysia are due to non-venomous snakes, venomous bites cause significant morbidity and mortality if treatment measures, especially ant-venom therapy, are delayed.
    Matched MeSH terms: Ant Venoms
  4. Proteomic characterization and comparison of Malaysian Bungarus candidus and Bungarus fasciatus venoms
    Rusmili MR, Yee TT, Mustafa MR, Hodgson WC, Othman I
    J Proteomics, 2014 Oct 14;110:129-44.
    PMID: 25154052 DOI: 10.1016/j.jprot.2014.08.001
    Kraits (Bungarus spp.) are highly venomous elapids that are only found in Asia. In the current study, 103 and 86 different proteins were identified from Bungarus candidus and Bungarus fasciatus venoms, respectively. These proteins were classified into 18 different venom protein families. Both venoms were found to contain a high percentage of three finger toxins, phospholipase A2 enzymes and Kunitz-type inhibitors. Smaller number of high molecular weight enzymes such as L-amino acid oxidase, hyaluronidases, and acetylcholinesterase were also detected in the venoms. We also detected some unique proteins that were not known to be present in these venoms. The presence of a natriuretic peptide, vespryn, and serine protease families was detected in B. candidus venom. We also detected the presence of subunit A and B of β-bungarotoxin and α-bungarotoxin which had not been previously found in B. fasciatus venom. Understanding the proteome composition of Malaysian krait species will provide useful information on unique toxins and proteins which are present in the venoms. This knowledge will assist in the management of krait envenoming. In addition, these proteins may have potential use as research tools or as drug-design templates.
    Matched MeSH terms: Snake Venoms/chemistry*
  5. The venom apparatus in stenogastrine wasps: subcellular features of the convoluted gland
    Petrocelli I, Turillazzi S, Delfino G
    Arthropod Struct Dev, 2014 Sep;43(5):457-68.
    PMID: 24797151 DOI: 10.1016/j.asd.2014.04.007
    In the wasp venom apparatus, the convoluted gland is the tract of the thin secretory unit, i.e. filament, contained in the muscular reservoir. Previous transmission electron microscope investigation on Stenogastrinae disclosed that the free filaments consist of distal and proximal tracts, from/to the venom reservoir, characterized by class 3 and 2 gland patterns, respectively. This study aims to extend the ultrastructural analysis to the convoluted tract, in order to provide a thorough, subcellular representation of the venom gland in these Asian wasps. Our findings showed that the convoluted gland is a continuation of the proximal tract, with secretory cells provided with a peculiar apical invagination, the extracellular cavity, collecting their products. This compartment holds a simple end-apparatus lined by large and ramified microvilli that contribute to the processing of the secretory product. A comparison between previous and present findings reveals a noticeable regionalization of the stenogastrine venom filaments and suggests that the secretory product acquires its ultimate composition in the convoluted tract.
    Matched MeSH terms: Wasp Venoms/secretion
  6. Ventricular bigeminy following a cobra envenomation
    Ismail AK, Weinstein SA, Auliya M, Appareo P
    Clin Toxicol (Phila), 2012 Jul;50(6):518-21.
    PMID: 22702902 DOI: 10.3109/15563650.2012.696119
    Envenoming by some species of cobras (Naja species) may include cardiotoxic effects including various dysrhythmias. However, dysrhythmias leading specifically to ventricular bigeminy have not been previously documented. We report a case of cardiotoxicity and the development of ventricular bigeminy following a cobra envenomation.
    Matched MeSH terms: Cobra Venoms/toxicity*
  7. Bitten by the "flying" tree snake, Chrysopelea paradisi
    Tan TL, Ismail AK, Kong KW, Ahmad NK
    J Emerg Med, 2012 Apr;42(4):420-3.
    PMID: 22154775 DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.03.038
    The paradise tree snake, Chrysopelea paradisi, is a rear-fanged colubrid. Like other members of the genus Chrysopelea, it is able to glide through the air, and thus, is commonly known as a "flying snake." There are few documented effects of its bite on humans.
    Matched MeSH terms: Snake Venoms/poisoning*
  8. Fulltext Stonefish envenomation of hand with impending compartment syndrome
    Tay TK, Chan HZ, Ahmad TS, Teh KK, Low TH, Wahab NA
    J Occup Med Toxicol, 2016;11:23.
    PMID: 27168760 DOI: 10.1186/s12995-016-0112-y
    BACKGROUND: Marine stings and envenomation are fairly common in Malaysia. Possible contact to various marine life occurs during diving, fishing and food handling. Even though majority of fish stings are benign, there are several venomous species such as puffer fish, scorpion fish, lionfish, stingray and stonefish that require urgent medical treatment. Stonefish is one of the most venomous fish in the world with potential fatal local and systemic toxicity effects to human.

    CASE PRESENTATION: We reported a case of stonefish sting complicated with impending compartment syndrome.

    CONCLUSIONS: Medical staff should be alert about the possibility of this potential emergency in standard management of stonefish stings.

    Matched MeSH terms: Fish Venoms; Venoms
  9. A comparative study on the biological properties of venoms from juvenile and adult common tiger snake (Notechis scutatus) venoms
    Tan NH, Ponnudurai G, Mirtschin PJ
    Comp. Biochem. Physiol., B, 1993 Nov;106(3):651-4.
    PMID: 8281760
    1. The biological properties of venoms from juvenile and adult common tiger snakes (Notechis scutatus) were compared. 2. The lethality, procoagulant activity and enzymatic activities of the juvenile venom were not substantially different from those of the adult venom. 3. Electrophoretic studies, however, indicated some minor differences in the protein composition of the juvenile and adult venoms.
    Matched MeSH terms: Elapid Venoms/analysis*
  10. The anticoagulant activity of Malayan cobra (Naja naja sputatrix) venom and venom phospholipase A2 enzymes
    Tan NH, Arunmozhiarasi A
    Biochem. Int., 1989 Oct;19(4):803-10.
    PMID: 2619749
    Malayan cobra (Naja naja sputatrix) venom was found to exhibit an in vitro anticoagulant activity that was much stronger than most common cobra (genus Naja) venoms. The most potent anticoagulants of the venom are two lethal phospholipase A2 enzymes with pI's of 6.15 and 6.20, respectively. The anticoagulant activity of the venom is due to the synergistic effect of the venom phospholipase A2 enzymes and polypeptide anticoagulants. Bromophenacylation of the two phospholipase A2 enzymes reduced their enzymatic activity with a concomitant drop in both the lethal and anticoagulant activities.
    Matched MeSH terms: Cobra Venoms/pharmacology*
  11. Isolation and characterization of an unusual form of L-amino acid oxidase from King cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) venom
    Tan NH, Saifuddin MN
    Biochem. Int., 1989 Oct;19(4):937-44.
    PMID: 2619759
    The L-amino acid oxidase (EC 1. 4. 3. 2) from King cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) venom was purified to electrophoretic homogeneity. The molecular weight of the enzyme was determined to be 140000 when examined by gel filtration and 68000 by SDS-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. The enzyme had an isoelectric point of 4.5 and an intravenous LD50 of 5 micrograms/g in mice. It is a glycoprotein and contains two moles of FAD per mole of enzyme. The enzyme exhibited unusual thermal stability and unlike most other venom L-amino acid oxidases, it was stable in alkaline solution and was not inactivated by freezing.
    Matched MeSH terms: Cobra Venoms/analysis*
  12. Evaluation of the cross-neutralization capacity of Thai green pit viper antivenom against venom of Myanmar green pit viper
    Yee KT, Maw LZ, Kyaw AM, Khow O, Oo AW, Oo TKK, et al.
    Toxicon, 2020 Apr 15;177:41-45.
    PMID: 32056833 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2020.02.003
    Green pit viper (Trimeresurus sp.) bite occurred throughout Myanmar, but there is no specific antivenom produced in the country for related envenomation. Instead, Myanmar Russell's viper antivenom (Anti-MRV) was often misused because of prolonged clotting time was observed from both species. Thai green pit viper antivenom (Anti-TGPV) raised against Trimeresurus albolabris was found to be effective against venoms of more than ten Trimeresurus sp. from Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. The present study compared the neutralization capacities of Anti-TGPV and Anti-MRV towards the venom from T. erythrurus from Myanmar. Anti-TGPV was more efficacious than Anti-MRV in cross-neutralizing the lethal and haemorrhagic activities of the venom by a potency of a least 1.4 times higher. Although Anti-TGPV effectively cross-neutralized the coagulation activity of the venom, Anti-MRV failed to do so. Immunodiffusion and immunoblot experiments showed that Anti-TGPV cross-reacted with more protein components of the venom than Anti-MRV. In conclusion, Anti-TGPV is a better choice for patients bitten by Myanmar green pit viper, but further clinical investigation is required. The current findings highlight the development of a specific antivenom against Myanmar green pit viper venom.
    Matched MeSH terms: Crotalid Venoms*
  13. Nephrotoxicity of hump-nosed pit viper (Hypnale hypnale) venom in mice is preventable by the paraspecific Hemato polyvalent antivenom (HPA)
    Tan CH, Tan NH, Sim SM, Fung SY, Jayalakshmi P, Gnanathasan CA
    Toxicon, 2012 Dec 1;60(7):1259-62.
    PMID: 22975088 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2012.08.012
    Mice experimentally envenomed with Hypnale hypnale venom (1× and 1.5×LD₅₀) developed acute kidney injury (AKI) principally characterized by raised blood urea and creatinine. Prolonged blood clotting time and hemorrhage in lungs implied bleeding tendency. Pallor noted in most renal cortices was suggestive of renal ischemia secondary to consumptive coagulopathy. Intravenous infusion of Hemato polyvalent antivenom following experimental envenoming effectively prevented death and AKI in all mice, supporting its potential therapeutic use in envenoming cases.
    Matched MeSH terms: Crotalid Venoms/toxicity*
  14. Fulltext A study of stonefish (Synanceja) stings in Singapore with a review of the venomous fishes of Malaysia
    Phoon WO, Alfred ER
    Singapore Med J, 1965 Sep;6(3):158-63.
    PMID: 5851268
    The circumstances, clinical features, complications and progress of eighty-one cases of stonefish stings are described. There were no fatalities, few complications and no lasting ill-effects. The various forms of treatment are discussed. The venomous fishes of Malaysia are briefly reviewed. It is concluded that stonefish stings occur fairly frequently in this country and that they are attended by appreciable morbidity, but that fatal cases or cases with lasting ill-health are probably rare.
    Matched MeSH terms: Venoms/toxicity
  15. Fulltext Frequency, geographical distribution and outcomes of pit viper bites in Malaysia consulted to Remote Envenomation Consultancy Services (RECS) from 2017 to 2020
    Qamruddin RM, Safferi RS, Mohamed Ismail Z, Salleh MS, Abd Hamid MNH, Frederic Ng VER, et al.
    PLoS Negl Trop Dis, 2023 Aug;17(8):e0011569.
    PMID: 37585486 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0011569
    Not all pit viper species are present in every state of Malaysia and their distribution varies according to altitude. There is limited information on pit viper bite incidence and its geographical distribution. This was a cross-sectional study of confirmed pit viper bite cases referred to Remote Envenomation Consultancy Services (RECS) from January 2017 to December 2020. Data was collected following the approval of institutional research ethics committee. Universal sampling methods were used. Confirmed pit viper bite cases in each state, geographical location and the antivenom used were reported. A total of 523 confirmed pit viper bite injuries occurred over the 4-year study period. The majority were Malaysians, male and young adults. Most were non-occupational related (83.9%) and involved the upper limbs (46.8%). The commonest pit viper species involved was Trimeresurus purpureomaculatus (23.7%). Green pit viper antivenom (GPAV) was the most frequent antivenom used (n = 51) with the majority of patients requiring only one dose (3 vials). This study provides a better appreciation of indigenous pit viper species distribution for each state and reflects the requirement of appropriate antivenom to be stocked in each state or district hospital.
    Matched MeSH terms: Crotalid Venoms*
  16. The protective effect of Mucuna pruriens seeds against snake venom poisoning
    Tan NH, Fung SY, Sim SM, Marinello E, Guerranti R, Aguiyi JC
    J Ethnopharmacol, 2009 Jun 22;123(2):356-8.
    PMID: 19429384 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2009.03.025
    The seed, leaf and root of Mucuna pruriens have been used in traditional medicine for treatments of various diseases. In Nigeria, the seed is used as oral prophylactics for snakebite.
    Matched MeSH terms: Cobra Venoms/antagonists & inhibitors; Snake Venoms/antagonists & inhibitors*
  17. The Effect of a Polyvalent Antivenom on the Serum Venom Antigen Levels of Naja sputatrix (Javan Spitting Cobra) Venom in Experimentally Envenomed Rabbits
    Yap MK, Tan NH, Sim SM, Fung SY, Tan CH
    Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol, 2015 Oct;117(4):274-9.
    PMID: 25819552 DOI: 10.1111/bcpt.12398
    The treatment protocol of antivenom in snake envenomation remains largely empirical, partly due to the insufficient knowledge of the pharmacokinetics of snake venoms and the effects of antivenoms on the blood venom levels in victims. In this study, we investigated the effect of a polyvalent antivenom on the serum venom antigen levels of Naja sputatrix (Javan spitting cobra) venom in experimentally envenomed rabbits. Intravenous infusion of 4 ml of Neuro Polyvalent Snake Antivenom [NPAV, F(ab')2 ] at 1 hr after envenomation caused a sharp decline of the serum venom antigen levels, followed by transient resurgence an hour later. The venom antigen resurgence was unlikely to be due to the mismatch of pharmacokinetics between the F(ab')2 and venom antigens, as the terminal half-life and volume of distribution of the F(ab')2 in serum were comparable to that of venom antigens (p > 0.05). Infusion of an additional 2 ml of NPAV was able to prevent resurgence of the serum venom antigen level, resulting in a substantial decrease (67.1%) of the total amount of circulating venom antigens over time course of envenomation. Our results showed that the neutralization potency of NPAV determined by neutralization assay in mice may not be an adequate indicator of its capability to modulate venom kinetics in relation to its in vivo efficacy to neutralize venom toxicity. The findings also support the recommendation of giving high initial dose of NPAV in cobra envenomation, with repeated doses as clinically indicated in the presence of rebound antigenemia and symptom recurrence.
    Matched MeSH terms: Cobra Venoms/antagonists & inhibitors*; Cobra Venoms/blood; Cobra Venoms/immunology
  18. A pilot experiment for production of Malayan krait antivenom: immunization of rabbits with Bungarus candidus venom
    Chanhome L, Puempunpanich S, Omori-Satoh T, Chaiyabutr N, Sitprija V
    J Nat Toxins, 2002 Dec;11(4):353-6.
    PMID: 12503879
    Immunization with Bungarus candidus venom was performed in four rabbits at high dose (initial dose, 75 microg/kg) and low dose (initial dose, 50 microg/kg). Each dose group consisted of two rabbits; one rabbit received the venom subcutaneously (s.c.) and the other intradermally (i.d.). The venom was injected as emulsified solutions with the same volume of Freund's complete adjuvant until the 4th immunization, thereafter as plain solutions. By stepwise increments of the immunizing dose, the higher dose group received a dose of 200 microg/kg and the lower dose group 150 microg/kg after the 5th immunization, respectively. Thereafter, seven additional immunizations were performed within six months. All rabbits were sacrificed two weeks after the last immunization (12th). Antilethal activity of the immunized antisera thus obtained was determined not only with the homologous venom but also with two heterologous venoms from Bungarus fasciatus and Bungarus flaviceps. Immunodiffusion analysis was also performed with these venoms. The results obtained in this pilot trial provided useful information for production of Malayan krait antivenom at Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute.
    Matched MeSH terms: Elapid Venoms/antagonists & inhibitors*; Elapid Venoms/immunology; Elapid Venoms/toxicity
  19. The biological properties of venoms from juvenile and adult taipan (Oxyuranus scutellatus) snakes
    Tan NH, Armugam A, Mirtschin PJ
    Comp. Biochem. Physiol., B, 1992 Nov;103(3):585-8.
    PMID: 1458834
    1. The biological properties of four venom pooled samples from adult taipan (Oxyuranus scutellatus) snakes and one pooled venom sample from six juvenile taipan snakes (11 months old) were compared. 2. The intravenous LD50 (median lethal dose), procoagulant activity and enzymatic activities of the juvenile venom were not significantly different from those of the adult venoms. 3. The juvenile and adult venoms exhibited similar polyacrylamide gel electrophoretic (PAGE) and SDS-PAGE patterns, indicating that they possessed a similar protein composition. 4. The results suggest that there is no significant age-dependency in the biological properties of taipan venom.
    Matched MeSH terms: Elapid Venoms/pharmacology; Elapid Venoms/toxicity*; Elapid Venoms/chemistry
  20. A comparative study of the biological properties of venoms from snakes of the genus Vipera (true adders)
    Tan NH, Ponnudurai G
    Comp. Biochem. Physiol., B, 1990;96(4):683-8.
    PMID: 2171867
    1. The hemorrhagic, procoagulant, anticoagulant, phosphodiesterase, hyaluronidase, alkaline phosphomonoesterase, 5'-nucleotidase, arginine ester hydrolase, phospholipase A, L-amino acid oxidase and protease activities of 26 samples of venoms of 13 taxa of Vipera were determined and the Sephadex G-75 gel filtration patterns for some of the venoms were also examined. 2. The results indicate the presence of certain common characteristics among the venoms, particularly if V. russelli is excluded from the comparison. The results also support the recently proposed reassignment of V. russelli to a separate genus. 3. The data show that information on venom biological properties can be used for differentiation of venoms of many species of Vipera. Particularly useful for this purpose are the protease, phosphodiesterase, phospholipase A and the procoagulant activities and the Sephadex G-75 gel filtration patterns of the venoms.
    Matched MeSH terms: Viper Venoms/metabolism*; Viper Venoms/pharmacology; Viper Venoms/chemistry
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