Rattlesnakes’ own anti-venom could protect humans too

TL;DR - Researchers found that a protein mixture in rattlesnake blood protected mice from an otherwise lethal venom dose, suggesting a potential route to new human antivenom treatments.

• The protective agents are proteins naturally present in snake blood.
• The mixture prevented death in venom-injected mice.
• Human efficacy and clinical safety are not established in the provided content.