The venom of South American rattlesnakes inhibits macrophage functions and is endowed with anti-inflammatory properties

The injection of Crotalus durissus terrificus venom into the foot pad of mice did not induce a significant inflammatory response as evaluated by oedema formation, increased vascular permeability and cell migration. The subcutaneous injection of the venom, or its addition to cell cultures, had an inh...

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Main Authors: Maria C. C. de Sousa e Silva, Luis R. C. Gonçalves, Mario Mariano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 1996-01-01
Series:Mediators of Inflammation
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/S0962935196000038
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