Snake venom is a complex mixture of proteins and peptides with various biological activities, including neurotoxic, hemotoxic, and cytotoxic effects. Understanding the lethal potential of snake venom is critical to developing effective antivenom treatments and mitigating the effects of snakebite envenomation. This review provides an overview of the composition and mechanism of action of snake venom components, as well as the factors influencing venom lethality. It also discusses current research and developments aimed at expanding our understanding of the lethality of snake venom and improving treatment strategies for snakebite victims.
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