Snake Venom and Antivenom Pharmacology

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  SNAKE VENOM & ANTIVENOM Chemistry, Composition, Mechanisms and Pharmacology Abstract This integrated teaching session for Phase III MBBS students focused on the pharmacology and toxicology of snake venom and the principles of antivenom therapy. The lecture covered the chemistry, composition, mechanisms of action, and pharmacological effects of snake venoms and antivenoms. Rational use of antivenoms, indications, administration protocols, adverse reactions, and supportive management strategies were discussed. The session also highlighted the translational importance of venom-derived compounds in modern drug development. Recent advances in antivenom research, including recombinant human monoclonal antibodies, toxin-specific inhibitors, synthetic antibody technologies, and next-generation broad-spectrum antivenoms, were reviewed. Current discoveries and emerging approaches aimed at improving efficacy, safety, affordability, and accessibility of antivenom therapy were also explor...

First Record of Steatoda trianguloides Levy, 1991 (Araneae: Theridiidae) in Spain

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First Record of Steatoda trianguloides Levy, 1991 (Araneae: Theridiidae) in Spain

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This paper reports the first record of Steatoda trianguloides in Spain, extending its known distribution range. The study is complemented by a map showing the current records of the species. Additionally, an analysis of the dorsal patterns and genitalia of both male and female specimens is provided, including illustrations and photographs. 

Pablo Olivares1 Javier Sánchez-Álvarez2 & Miguel H. Martínez3, (2025). PRIMERA CITA DE STEATODA TRIANGULOIDES LEVY, 1991 (ARANEAE: THERIDIIDAE) PARA ESPAÑA. Revista Ibérica de Aracnología, nº 46 (30/06/2025): 94–96. Grupo Ibérico de Aracnología (S.E.A.). ISSN: 1576 - 9518.