Combined rattlesnake proteins prove 10 times more potent than current antivenom in lab tests
- Posted on July 30, 2026
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Combined rattlesnake proteins prove 10 times more potent than current antivenom in lab tests
University of Maryland researchers discovered a new approach to treating venomous snakebites—using the same toxin-blocking proteins that snakes evolved to protect themselves. The team found that specific combinations of blood proteins from western diamondback rattlesnakes provided unprecedented neutralizing power against the venom of multiple dangerous snake species.
