Antibody 95Mat5 neutralizes lethal snake venoms, saving lives

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Scientists at Scripps Research have developed an antibody that can neutralize lethal snake venoms from various species in Africa, Asia, and Australia. The antibody, 95Mat5, protected mice from venom of black mambas and king cobras. This breakthrough could lead to a universal antivenom effective against all snake venoms, potentially saving tens of thousands of lives annually. The antibody was developed synthetically, without immunizing animals or using snakes.


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