Proteomics and immunocharacterization of Asian mountain pit viper (Ovophis monticola) venom.

The venomic profile of Asian mountain pit viper Ovophis monticola is clarified in the present study. Using mass spectrometry-based proteomics, 247 different proteins were identified in crude venom of O. monticola found in Thailand.

Exogenous bovine somatotropin and mist-fan cooling synergistically promote the intramammary glucose transport for lactose synthesis in crossbred Holstein cows in the tropics.

Background And Aim: Milk synthesis by the mammary gland is negatively influenced in part by high ambient temperature (AT). This study aimed to clarify the pathway of intramammary glucose utilization involved in mediating lactose synthesis during treatment with somatotropin under housing with misters and fans.

Materials And Methods: A single subcutaneous injection of 500 mg of recombinant bovine somatotropin (rbST) was administered 3 times once every 14 days to 87.

Venomics and Cellular Toxicity of Thai Pit Vipers (Trimeresurus macrops and T. hageni).

The two venomous pit vipers, and , are distributed throughout Thailand, although their abundance varies among different areas. No species-specific antivenom is available for their bite victims, and the only recorded treatment method is a horse antivenom raised against crude venom. To facilitate assessment of the cross-reactivity of heterologous antivenoms, protein profiles of and venoms were explored using mass-spectrometry-based proteomics.

Marine toxins and nephrotoxicity:Mechanism of injury.

Marine toxins are known among several causes of toxin induced renal injury. Enzymatic mechanism by phospholipase A is responsible for acute kidney injury (AKI) in sea snake envenoming without any change in cardiac output and systemic vascular resistance. Cnidarian toxins form pores in the cell membrane with Ca influx storm resulting in cell death.