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 |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
1996-01-01
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Series: | Mediators of Inflammation |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/S0962935196000038 |
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