Geographical variation of biological properties of Russell's viper (Daboia Russelli Siamensis) venom: Magwe Division
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1994-01-01
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Biological properties of Russell's viper venoms from two localities (Lokekogwa of Taungdwingyi township and Myehte) of Magwe division were studied in rodents according to WHO recommended techniques. SDS-PAGE electrophoresis of venoms was also carried out. Adult viper venom of Taungdwingyi possesses potent lethality, difibrinogenating, haemorrhagic and necrotic activities compared to young viper. Its lethality, procoagulant and capillary permeability increasing activities are more potent than Myehte venom, but the latter is slightly more haemorrhagic and necrotic than the former. SDS-PAGE electrophoresis of venoms shows qualitative and quantitative differences in protein bands. It may be concluded that adult Russell's viper venoms of Magwe division have weak procoagulant and potent defibrinogenating activities.
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Sann Mya, Tun Pe, Khin Aung Cho, Aye Aye Myint, Kyi May Htwe, Theingi. Geographical variation of biological properties of Russell's viper (Daboia Russelli Siamensis) venom: Magwe Division. Myanmar Medical Journal. 1994; 39 (2): 7-9