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| Ferreira Junior,R. S.; Nascimento,N.; Martinez,J. C.; Alves,J. B.; Meira,D. A.; Barraviera,B.. |
| ELISA was used to evaluate, follow, and compare the humoral immune response of Swiss mice during hyperimmunization with natural and Cobalt 60-irradiated (60Co) Crotalus durissus terrificus venom. Potency and neutralization were evaluated by in vitro challenges. After hyperimmunization, immunity was observed by "in vivo" challenge and the side effects were assessed. The animals immunization with one LD50 of the venom was on days one, 15, 21, 30, and 45, when blood samples were collected; the challenges occurred on the 60th day. Results showed that ELISA was efficient in evaluating, following, and comparing mouse immune response during hyperimmunization. Serum titers produced with natural venom were similar to those produced with irradiated venom.... |
| Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article |
Palavras-chave: Hyperimmunization; Irradiation; Crotalus durissus terrificus; ELISA; Serum neutralization; Detoxification. |
| Ano: 2005 |
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1678-91992005000300008 |
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| Ferreira Junior,RS; Nascimento,N; Couto,R; Alves,JB; Meira,DA; Barraviera,B. |
| The unfavorable evolution of a young ovine during hyperimmunization process with Crotalus durissus terrificus venom was investigated in order to differentiate its origin between ophidic envenomation and copper toxicosis. Clinical, laboratory, necroscopic and histological exams as well as evaluation and measurement of heavy metals (copper) in the kidneys and in the liver were carried out. Blood counts revealed anemia and serological tests showed high levels of blood urea nitrogen, creatinine, aspartate aminotransferase, creatine phosphokinase, total bilirubin and indirect bilirubin; which indicates liver, kidney and skeletal muscle damages. At necropsy, the animal presented hepatopathy and nephropathy. Histological examination revealed renal and hepatic... |
| Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article |
Palavras-chave: Differential diagnosis; Copper toxicosis; Ovines; Crotalic venom; Hyperimmunization. |
| Ano: 2008 |
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1678-91992008000400015 |
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| Ferreira Junior,R. S.; Nascimento,N.; Couto,R.; Alves,J. B.; Meira,D. A.; Barraviera,B.. |
| Laboratory profile of young ovines was studied in order to evaluate and compare their antiserum production from natural and Cobalt-60 irradiated Crotalus durissus terrificus (C.d.t.) venoms. The parameters analyzed included complete blood count, and urea, creatinine, aspartate aminotransferase, total proteins, albumin and globulin serum measurements. Three groups of six animals each were used. Group 1 (G1) received natural C.d.t. venom; Group 2 (G2) received irradiated C.d.t. venom; and Group 3 (G3) was used as control and did not receive venom, only adjuvants, using seven venom inoculations. During the experimental period, animals were fortnightly weighed. According to clinical and weight evaluation, sheep in post-weaning phase showed no changes in their... |
| Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article |
Palavras-chave: Crotalus durissus terrificus; Hyperimmunization; Ovines; Antivenom; Irradiation. |
| Ano: 2006 |
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1678-91992006000400009 |
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