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Ocular Hypotonia and Transient Decrease of Vision as a Consequence of Exposure to a Common Toad Poison
The common toad produces venom (bufotoxin) that is produced in the parotid gland of the toad as well as in the skin. This toxic compound is a potent inhibitor of Na(+)/K(+)-ATPase activity. Physiological effects of bufotoxin are similar to those of digitalis and cause increased heart rate and muscle...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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Hindawi
2020
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6988675/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32015920 http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/2983947 |