Toxoid preparation from venom of Bothrops colombiensis (Central and South American snake). |
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| Authors: | A Rodriquez-Acosta R Alonso I Castro A Aguilar M E Giron |
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| Affiliation: | Universidad Central de Venezuela, Instituto de Medicina Tropical, Caracas. |
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| Abstract: | A new technique is described for the preparation of Bothrops venom and their different fractions toxoid. This method preserves a high degree of immunogenicity but eliminates lethal effects. All the animals vaccinated with Bothrops crude venom toxoid survived when they were injected with crude venom. |
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