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J. venom. anim. toxins incl. trop. dis ; 20: 1-14, 04/02/2014. ilus, graf
Article in English | LILACS, VETINDEX | ID: biblio-1484603

ABSTRACT

Background Rabies is a fatal zoonotic neglected disease that occurs in more than 150 countries, and kills more than 55.000 people every year. It is caused by an enveloped single stranded RNA virus that affects the central nervous system, through an infection initiated by the muscular nicotinic acetylcholine receptor, according to many authors. Alkaloids, such as acetylcholine, are widespread molecules in nature. They are present in numerous biological fluids, including the skin secretion of many amphibians, in which they act (together with proteins, peptides and steroids) as protection agents against predators and/or microorganisms. Among those amphibians that are rich in alkaloids, there is the genus Rhinella.Methods Bufotenine was isolated from Rhinela jimi skin secretion after a liquid-liquid partition (H2O:CH2Cl2) and reversed phase high-performance liquid chromatography analyses (RP-HPLC). Bufotenine was also extracted from seeds of Anadenanthera colubrina in acetone solution and purified by RP-HPLC, as well. Structural characterization was performed by mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance analyses. Cytotoxic tests of bufotenine were performed over baby hamster kidney (BHK-21) cells using MTT test. For the antiviral activity,Rabies virus strain Pasteur vaccine (PV) was used on fluorescence inhibition test and fluorescent foci inhibition test, with both simultaneous and time course treatment of the cells with the virus and bufotenine.Results In the present work we describe the effects of bufotenine, obtained either from toads or plants, that can inhibit the penetration of rabies virus in mammalian cells through an apparent competitive mechanism by the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor. Moreover, this inhibition was dose- and time-dependent, pointing out to a specific mechanism of action...


Subject(s)
Animals , Alkaloids/pharmacology , Bufotenin/pharmacology , Rabies/drug therapy , Amphibian Venoms/adverse effects , Amphibian Venoms/pharmacology , Bufonidae , Mass Spectrometry/methods
3.
Pesqui. vet. bras ; 29(8): 632-636, ago. 2009. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-531766

ABSTRACT

Dentre os sinais sistêmicos causados pelo envenenamento por veneno de sapo (bufotoxina) em cães, os efeitos cardiotóxicos são um dos mais importantes. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar as potenciais alterações no músculo cardíaco de cães envenenados experimentalmente por veneno de sapo e observar as alterações eletrolíticas que podem ocorrer nesse tipo de envenenamento. Utilizaram-se 20 cães divididos em grupo controle (n=5) e grupo envenenado (n=15). O veneno de sapo foi extraído por meio de compressão manual das glândulas paratóides. Após anestesia geral, os cães do grupo controle receberam placebo (solução fisiológica) e os do grupo envenenado uma alíquota do veneno por sonda orogástrica. As colheitas de sangue para dosagem dos marcadores cardíacos foram realizadas seis e 24 horas após o envenenamento. As colheitas de sangue para dosagem dos eletrólitos foram realizadas antes e duas, quatro, seis e 12 horas após o envenenamento. A análise estatística empregada foi o teste não-paramétrico de Mann-Withney (P<0,05). Os cães envenenados por veneno de sapo apresentaram elevação dos níveis dos marcadores cardíacos CK-MB e TnIc, confirmando a cardiotoxicidade do veneno. Hipocalemia e hipocalcemia foram também observadas nos cães envenenados.


Among the systemic signs of toad venom (bufotoxin) poisoning in dogs, the cardiotoxic effects are one of the most important. Thus, the objective of this experiment was to evaluate potential changes in the cardiac muscle in dogs poisoned experimentally by toad venom and to observe the eletrolyte alterations which may occur in this condition. Twenty dogs divided into control group (n=5) and poisoned group (n=15) were utilized. The toad venom was extracted by manual compression of the paratoidic glands. After general anesthesia, dogs in the control group received placebo and dogs in the poisoned group received the venom by orogastric catheter. Samples for dosage were collected 6 hours and 24 hours after poisoning and 0, 2, 4, 6 and 12 hours after poisoning for electrolytes dosage. The Man-Withney test was used for statistical analysis (P<0.05). The poisoned dogs showed (saline) elevated levels of cardiac markers CK-MB and TnIc, confirming the cardiotoxic effect of the bufotoxin. Hypokalemia and hypocalcemia were also observed.


Subject(s)
Animals , Myocardium , Biomarkers , Amphibian Venoms/adverse effects , Cardiotoxins/toxicity , Dogs
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Biota neotrop. (Online, Ed. port.) ; 7(3): 279-289, 2007. ilus, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-477697

ABSTRACT

O Estado de Mato Grosso do Sul situa-se na porção mediana da grande diagonal de formações abertas da América do Sul, uma região que abriga uma grande diversidade de anfíbios e répteis, sendo algumas endêmicas. Apesar de sua importância biogeográfica, essa diagonal tem sido pouco considerada em estudos com abrangência regional. Dentre os componentes fitofisionômicos que compõem essa região e cuja representatividade se faz presente no Estado, as matas estacionais deciduais são elementos marcantes na região da Serra da Bodoquena. Devido a peculiaridade desse ambiente, muitas áreas ainda necessitam de uma maior avaliação quanto à sua biodiversidade. Informações sobre a herpetofauna do Parque Nacional da Serra da Bodoquena são escassas e pontuais e sugerem uma semelhança com a fauna de cerrado. Este trabalho apresenta registros da herpetofauna do Parque Nacional da Serra da Bodoquena e regiões de entorno, abrangendo áreas em bom estado de conservação e locais com atividade agropecuária. As amostragens foram realizadas em dois períodos, contemplando as estações seca e chuvosa na região. O inventário consistiu em busca ativa limitada por tempo, além de registros oportunísticos. Informações sobre a riqueza de espécies da herpetofauna da Caatinga, Cerrado e Chaco foram compiladas da literatura e comparadas com aquela registrada no presente trabalho. Foram registradas 63 espécies, sendo 38 anfíbios e 25 répteis. Muitas das espécies estavam associadas a ambientes particulares, como matas de galeria e afloramentos rochosos. A maior similaridade da herpetofauna do Parque Nacional da Serra da Bodoquena deu-se com aquela encontrada no Cerrado, provavelmente porque a área está inserida nesse bioma. Considerando-se a diversidade de hábitats da área, provavelmente o número de espécies deverá aumentar com a realização de novos inventários na região. Agregar novas informações sobre a herpetofauna da Serra da Bodoquena é fundamental para o plano de manejo...


The State of Mato Grosso do Sul, central Brazil, is located in the center of the broad South American open-dry diagonal areas. This region harbors a great diversity of amphibians and reptiles, with some endemic species. Despite such biogeographical scenario, biodiversity of this region is poorly known at local scales. Dry forests are important physiognomies in Mato Grosso do Sul and represent an important landscape element at Serra da Bodoquena, resulting in local characteristics that require biodiversity surveys. There are few and punctual information on the herpetofauna from the Serra da Bodoquena National Park and they suggest a similarity with the Cerrado herpetofauna. The present study represents the first record of the herpetofauna from the Serra da Bodoquena National Park and adjacent areas. Samples were conducted in pristine and disturbed areas in two distinct climatic periods, covering both rainy and dry seasons, by means of active search limited by time as well as opportunistic records. Data on the herpetofauna of the Caatinga, Cerrado, and Chaco biomes were compiled and compared with the species sampled in the present study. We registered 63 species, including 38 amphibians and 25 reptiles. Several species were associated to particular habitats, such as gallery forests or rocky outcrops. The herpetofauna from the Serra da Bodoquena National Park showed a greater similarity with that of the Cerrado, probably because the area is inserted in this biome. Considering the habitat diversity found at Serra da Bodoquena, the number of species must increase with other surveys in the area. Natural history and ecological studies on amphibian and reptiles of the Serra da Bodoquena must be encouraged in order to contribute for the National Park management.


Subject(s)
Amphibians/classification , Amphibians/growth & development , Biodiversity , Ecosystem , Reptiles/classification , Amphibian Venoms/analysis , Amphibian Venoms/adverse effects
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Med. lab ; 12(1/2): 73-76, feb. 2006. ilus, mapas
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-473055

ABSTRACT

Colombia es uno de los países del mundo más rico en biodiversidad. Ocupa el primer lugar en Amphibia, tanto en número de especies como en toxicidad. La familia Dendrobatidae está representada por los géneros Phyllobates, Dendrobates, Epipedobates y Minyobates, todas ellas venenosas. La mayoría de las especies están distribuidas en el occidente colombiano y a lo largo del Pacífico.Palabras claves: Dendrobatidae, batrachotoxinas, histrionicotoxina, pumiliotoxina, epibatidina, lehmizidina.


Subject(s)
Amphibian Venoms/adverse effects , Amphibian Venoms/poisoning , Amphibian Venoms/history , Amphibian Venoms/toxicity
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