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| DOI | 10.1016/J.BIOCHI.2025.06.003 | ||
| Año | 2025 | ||
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In the Americas, the genus Micrurus (coral snakes) includes the highest number of snake species, and Colombia is the second country with the greatest species diversity. Micrurus dumerilii has wide distribution and clinical importance in the country. The variability of its venom has not been extensively studied, and this could have implications for the neutralization by antivenoms. In this study, we explored the phylogenetic relationships between specimens from three regions of Colombia (Antioquia, Chocó, and Santander) and the variation in their venoms using proteomics, in vitro and in vivo assays, and assessment of antigenic recognition by the anticoral-INS antivenom. Phylogenetic analyses using nd4, Cyt b, and 16S rRNA gene fragments showed a close relationship between M. dumerilii from Ecuador and Chocó (Colombia), and within the M. dumerilii clade, a particularly close relationship between specimens from Antioquia and Santander. The venoms of M. dumerilii showed high overall similarity in their chromatographic profiles, with peaks corresponding to the three-finger toxin (3FTx) and phospholipase A2 (PLA2) protein families being predominant. Some differences were observed in the number of protein families identified in each venom, but the main fraction responsible for lethality in the venoms from Antioquia, Chocó, and Santander was preserved. The commercial antivenom available in Colombia recognizes venom from all three regions. These general antigenic similarities between samples suggest that it may not be necessary to include M. dumerilii venoms from different geographic areas as immunogens for the production of antivenom against this species.
| Ord. | Autor | Género | Institución - País |
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| 1 | Rey-Suarez, Paola | Mujer |
Universidad de Antioquia - Colombia
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| 2 | Gómez-Robles, Jeisson | - |
Universidad de Antioquia - Colombia
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| 3 | Fernández, Julián | - |
Universidad de Costa Rica - Costa Rica
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| 4 | Lomonte, Bruno | Hombre |
Universidad de Costa Rica - Costa Rica
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| 5 | Sasa, Mahmood | - |
Universidad de Costa Rica - Costa Rica
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| 6 | SALDARRIAGA-CORDOBA, MONICA MARIA | Mujer |
Universidad Bernardo O'Higgins - Chile
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| 7 | Pereañez, Jaime Andres | Hombre |
Universidad de Antioquia - Colombia
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| 8 | Aguilera, Omayra | - |
Universidad Bernardo O'Higgins - Chile
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| 9 | Nunez, Vitelbina | - |
Universidad de Antioquia - Colombia
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| Universidad de Costa Rica |
| Universidad de Antioquia |
| Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación |
| Ministerio de Ciencia y Tecnología Colombia |
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| This research was funded by Ministerio de Ciencia y Tecnolog\u00EDa Colombia (MINCIENCIAS) Grant number 82487 and Universidad de Antioquia (UdeA). |
| This research was funded by Ministerio de Ciencia y Tecnolog\u00EDa Colombia (MINCIENCIAS) Grant number 82487 and Universidad de Antioquia (UdeA).The authors also thank the Universidad de Antioquia to allow the use of its facilities. Felipe Triana and Fabian Bonilla helped in the search and collection of specimens, and the photo was taken by Jose Vieira. Support to the Proteomics Lab of Instituto Clodomiro Picado by Vicerrector\u00EDa de Investigaci\u00F3n, Universidad de Costa Rica, is also gratefully acknowledged. |