Presynaptic neuromuscular action of a methanolic extract from the venom of Rhinella schneideri toad
J. venom. anim. toxins incl. trop. dis
; 2004/02/2014.
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ABSTRACT
Rhinella schneideri, previously known as Bufo paracnemis, is a common toad in many regions of Brazil. Its venom exerts important cardiovascular effects on humans and other animals. Although this toad venom has been the subject of intense investigations, little is known about its neuromuscular activity. The neurotoxicity of a methanolic extract of R. schneideri venom was tested on mouse phrenic nerve-diaphragm (PND) preparations mounted for conventional twitch tension recording in response to indirect stimulation and for electrophysiological measurements.
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01-internacional
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LILACS
Assunto principal:
Venenos
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Fármacos Neuromusculares
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Neurotoxinas
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J. venom. anim. toxins incl. trop. dis
Assunto da revista:
TOXICOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2014
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil
País de publicação:
Brasil