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Apr 15, 2013 Drugs effective against tumors, studies show Tags: aacr 2013, bind-014, daniel von hoff, scottsdale healthcare, tgen
University of Arizona team pushes new coral-snake antivenin
Tags: university of arizona, university of arizona viper institute[Source: The Arizona Republic] - Supplies of North American coral-snake antivenin are almost non-existent since the only manufacturer shut down its operations several years ago, but an Arizona group is taking the lead on finding a solution.
Coral-snake venom is more potent than a rattlesnake's, and the shortage of antivenin could pose a danger, particularly in the Southeast, where the most dangerous species of coral snake lives.
The University of Arizona Viper Institute is leading an investigation with the Mexican company Bioclon Institute into a new antivenin that they hope will meet Food and Drug Administration standards
For more information: University of Arizona team pushes new coral-snake antivenin
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