Comparative venomics reveals intra, interspecific and ontogenetic changes in the venom composition of Lachesis snakes from Colombia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Colombia, Lachesis snakes are not commonly implicated in snakebite incidents. However, the considerable number of severe envenomation cases and associated mortality rates represent a significant challenge that must be overcome. A deeper comprehension of the composition of their venom, along with its variability across their distribution range, including ontogenetic and sexual variations, will contribute to the enhancement of the scarce knowledge about them and the mitigation of the consequences of snake envenomation.

Methodology/principal findings

Through the application of snake venomics and in conjunction with biochemical characterization, here we analyze the venoms of fourteen specimens of Lachesis acrochorda (adults and juveniles) and L. muta from several g

SUBMITTER: Franco-Vasquez AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12945309 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature