TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2012//
TI  - Biochemistry of envenomation
JO  - Advances in clinical chemistry
A1  - Kaur, Prameet
A1  - Ghariwala, Vibha
A1  - Yeo, Kun Song
A1  - Tan, Hui Zhing
A1  - Tan, Jian Chye Sam
A1  - Armugam, Arunmozhiarasi
A1  - Strong, Peter N.
A1  - Jeyaseelan, Kandiah
SP  - 187
EP  - 252
VL  - 57
IS  - 
N2  - Venoms and toxins are of significant interest due to their ability to cause a wide range of pathophysiological conditions that can potentially result in death. Despite their wide distribution among plants and animals, the biochemical pathways associated with these pathogenic agents remain largely unexplored. Impoverished and underdeveloped regions appear especially susceptible to increased incidence and severity due to poor socioeconomic conditions and lack of appropriate medical treatment infrastructure. To facilitate better management and treatment of envenomation victims, it is essential that the biochemical mechanisms of their action be elucidated. This review aims to characterize downstream envenomation mechanisms by addressing the major neuro-, cardio-, and hemotoxins as well as ion-channel toxins. Because of their use in folk and traditional medicine, the biochemistry behind venom therapy and possible implications on conventional medicine will also be addressed.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0065-2423
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -