Antibacterial activity of selected snake venoms on pathogenic bacterial strains

Abstract

Snake venoms are aqueous solutions containing peptides and proteins with various biochemical, physiological, and pathophysiological effects. Several snake venom components are used as lead molecules in the development of new active substances for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, clotting disorders, cancer or pain.

Keywords

• snake venom
• antibacterial activity
• toxins
• inhibitory concentration
• bactericidal concentration