A breakthrough discovery from a team of scientists scattered around the globe might soon help prevent death from exposure to cobra venom and other snake venoms. The researchers found that a common drug widely used as a blood thinner to prevent clotting can also bind to cytotoxins in the venom, thus preventing it from damaging tissue and potentially killing the victim of a bite.
The drug is called Heparin, and it's used to prevent the risk of blood clots forming inside blood vessels. Blood clots can cause heart attacks and strokes.
This new discovery could lead to an affordable way to treat and cure cobra venom exposure. Heparin is widely available and inexpensive compared to standard anti-venom drugs that have limited use.
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