Blood Thinner Heparin Shows Promise in Treating Cobra Venom, Study in Science Translational Medicine Finds

Jul 17, 2024, 07:35 PM

A global study suggests that the common blood thinner heparin could be used to treat cobra venom. Researchers have found that heparin, a widely used anticoagulant, shows promise in neutralizing cobra venom, potentially revolutionizing the treatment of cobra bites. This discovery could drastically reduce the severe injuries caused by cobra bites and improve survival rates. The study, published in Science Translational Medicine, highlights a new treatment strategy based on the molecular dissection of spitting cobra venom.