In vitro immunoreactivity and in vivo neutralization of Trimeresurus gracilis venom with antivenoms targeting four pit viper species.

• Main Authors: Po-Chun Chuang (Author), Jia-Wei Chen (Author), Yuen-Ying Chan (Author), Tsz-Chun Tse (Author), Yu-Wei Chiang (Author), Tein-Shun Tsai (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2024-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Snakebite envenomation is a significant global health issue that requires specific antivenom treatments. In Taiwan, available antivenoms target a variety of snakes, but none specifically target Trimeresurus gracilis, an endemic and protected species found in the high mountain areas of Taiwan. This s...