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Effects of 50% ethanolic extracts from the liver and the gall bladder of Naja naja kaouthia Lesson (COB-L or COB-G) were studied on the phagocytic activity of a mouse reticuloendothelial system. The clearance-rate of carbon was shortened by the oral administration of COB-L or COB-G (50 or 200
Background: The Philippine cobra (Naja philippinensis) and Samar cobra (Naja samarensis) are two WHO Category 1 medically important venomous snakes in the Philippines. Philippine cobra antivenom (PCAV) is the only antivenom available in
Previous studies reported that Naja naja atra venom (NNAV) inhibited inflammation and adjuvant arthritis. Here we investigated the role of NNAV in regulation of immune responses in mice. Oral administration of NNAV to normal mice showed significant increase in natural killer cell activity, B
Animal derived anti-Naja. kaouthia (Thai cobra) venom is used for specific treatment of the snake bitten victims. Many recipients develop allergic reaction or anti-isotype response which causes serum sickness. A better therapeutic antibody is needed. In this study, long alpha-neurotoxin was purified