Cross-reactivity of monovalent and polyvalent Trimeresurus antivenoms with venoms from various species of Trimeresurus (lance-headed pit viper) snake

Toxicon. 1994 Jul;32(7):849-53. doi: 10.1016/0041-0101(94)90010-8.

Abstract

Trimeresurus bite is a serious medical problem in Asia. However, at present only a few monospecific Trimeresurus antivenoms are available. Investigation of the cross-neutralization capacity of three Trimeresurus antivenoms indicates that the antivenoms exhibit broad cross-reactivity. A polyvalent Trimeresurus antivenom was also found to be effective in neutralization of the haemorrhagic, necrotizing and thrombin-like activities of heterologous Trimeresurus venoms.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antivenins / immunology*
  • Cross Reactions
  • Crotalid Venoms / immunology*
  • Species Specificity
  • Trimeresurus / immunology*

Substances

  • Antivenins
  • Crotalid Venoms
  • Trimeresurus venoms