Presynaptic neuromuscular action of a methanolic extract from the venom of Rhinella schneideri toad

BackgroundRhinella schneideri, previously known as Bufo paracnemis, is a common toad in many regions of Brazil. Its venom exerts important cardiovascular effects on humans and other animals. Although this toad venom has been the subject of intense investigations, little is known about its neuromuscu...

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Main Authors: Sandro Rostelato-Ferreira, Cháriston A Dal Belo, Gildo B Leite, Stephen Hyslop, Léa Rodrigues-Simioni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SciELO 2014-09-01
Series:Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1678-91992014000200332&lng=en&tlng=en