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Venomous Snakebites in the United States: Management Review and Update Venomous snakebites, although uncommon, are a potentially deadly emergency in the United States. Patients with snakebites should undergo a comprehensive work-up to look for possible hematologic, neurologic, renal, and cardiovascular abnormalities... |
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Synthetic peptide 'cures' obesity US researchers have 'cured' obesity in mice by injecting them with a synthetic peptide that simultaneously mimics two naturally occurring hormones |
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Lactoferrin Peptide Protein-intake is critical if you hope to make any gains from time spent at the gym. One type of peptide -- which is what forms a protein -- that is especially beneficial for men is lactoferrin. |
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Radioactive Scorpion Venom Stings Brain Tumours Scorpion venom carries a nasty sting for brain tumour cells. A peptide based on chlorotoxin, found in the venom of the Giant Yellow Israeli Scorpion, has been used to target glioma, a particularly aggressive form of brain tumour. |
American Family Physician
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Stinging Insect Allergy Insect stings usually cause transient local inflammation and occasional toxic reactions. However, allergic hypersensitivity can result in more severe local reactions or generalized systemic reactions. |
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Spider venom pesticide 'harmless to bees' A pesticide based on the venom of a spider, which is toxic to nuisance insects such as aphids and caterpillars, appears to be harmless to honeybees. |
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Could wasp venom peptide keep catheters sterile? Researchers in Singapore have shown a peptide in wasp venom could be used to stop bacteria colonizing materials implanted in the body. |
Chemistry World
February 21, 2013
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Copycat flags help aliens avoid mouse immune system Synthetic peptide flags added to therapeutic and diagnostic agents can trick the immune system into ignoring them, according to US researchers. |
American Family Physician
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January 8, 2007
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Nano-Clots Target Tumours Researchers have created nanoparticles that form clots within the blood vessels of tumors. They hope that with further improvements these could be used either to starve tumors or to target them with cytotoxic drugs. |
Salon.com
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