Snakebite toxins need to be transported through the lymphatic system before gaining access to the blood. By interfering with lymphatic system function, Megan Saul et al. found that nitric oxide donors delay the fatal effects of snake venom in rats. By giving snakebite victims more time to obtain medical care, this approach may be useful for the first-aid treatment of snakebites.
- Megan E Saul
- Paul A Thomas
- Dirk F van Helden
