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 Abapeba grassima (Chickering, 1973) (Araneae, Corinnidae, Corinninae) from Colombia

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First record of Abapeba grassima (Chickering, 1973) (Araneae, Corinnidae, Corinninae) from Colombia

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The family Corinnidae includes spiders with wide distribution and diverse morpho-logy. This study records for the first time, the occurrence of the species Abapeba grassima (Chickering, 1973) in Colombia. Additionally, descriptions and images of the specimens, including male and female genitalia are provided. We also present a current distribution map of the species, including the new records from northern Colombia.

Gallego-Lengua, K., Cifuentes-Correa, E., Bedoya-Roqueme, E., & Quirós-Rodríguez, J.,A. (2025). First record of abapeba grassima (chickering, 1973) (araneae, corinnidae, corinninae) from colombia. [Primer registro de Abapeba grassima (Chickering, 1973) (Araneae, Corinnidae, Corinninae) para Colombia] Revista Peruana De Biologia, 32(3), 1-6. doi:https://doi.org/10.15381/rpb.v32i3.31398