Venomics and cellular toxicity of Thai pit vipers (Trimeresurus macrops and T. hageni)

• Main Authors: Supeecha Kumkate, Lawan Chanhome, Tipparat Thiangtrongjit, Jureeporn Noiphrom, Panithi Laoungboa, Orawan Khow, Taksa Vasaruchapong, Siravit Sitprija, Narongsak Chaiyabutr, Onrapak Reamtong
• Other Authors: Thai Red Cross Agency
• Format: Article
• Published: 2020
• Subjects: Environmental Science; Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/53682
• Institution: Mahidol University

© 2020 by the authors. The two venomous pit vipers, Trimeresurus macrops and T. hageni, 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 ant...