• Bothrops snake myotoxins induce a large efflux of ATP and potassium with spreading of cell damage and pain 

      Cintra Francischinelli, Mariana; Caccin, Paola; Chiavegato, Angela; Pizzo, Paola; Carmignoto, Giorgio; Angulo Ugalde, Yamileth; Lomonte, Bruno; Gutiérrez, José María; Montecucco, Cesare (2010-07-26)
      Myotoxins play a major role in the pathogenesis of the envenomations caused by snake bites in large parts of the world where this is a very relevant public health problem. We show here that two myotoxins that are major ...