Breast Cancer Breakthrough: Copperhead Venom
In this groundbreaking video, we explore the astonishing potential of Copperhead venom in the fight against breast cancer. Discover how this unique medical toxin is being researched for its anti-cancer properties and the implications it holds for future breast cancer treatment options. We delve into the mechanics of venom therapy, specifically focusing on how Copperhead venom and its toxicity could revolutionize the way we approach cancer treatment. Learn about the fascinating behaviors of the Copperhead snake, its encounters in the wild, and the scientific insights into venom pharmacology. Our discussion includes comparisons with other venomous species like the fer de lance and bushmaster, highlighting the variations in venom and their potential medical applications. Join us as we explain the toxicity of these natural compounds and how they can be harnessed in the battle against cancer. This video is a must-watch for anyone interested in innovative treatment options and the future of snake venom therapy. Get ready to uncover the secrets of venom central and the remarkable role of Copperhead venom in medical science!
Copperheads, pit vipers that are plentiful and native to North America, and though the 5 subspecies are now 2 DNA distinct species, the southern locale (of the EASTERN) has venom components containing a peptide called contortrostatin that is in research and clinical trials for halting the growth of breast cancer cells, it is also being shown to stop metastasis or the migration of lung cancer tumors. This can be an important snake species and for October Breast Cancer Awareness month we want to salute the Copperhead - North America's native and plentiful pit viper. Hey Venom Squad - thank you for ALL of your support and for hanging in there with us!
00:00 - 00:37 - Venom Central INTRO
00:38 - 00:48 - Thank You
00:49 - 01:09 - Breast Cancer Awareness
01:10 - 02:05 - Copperhead Snakes and their Range
02:06 - 03:15 - Copperhead Subspecies and new taxonomy
03:16 - 05:58 - Copperhead Venom Components
05:59 - 07:01 - Copperhead Parthenogenesis
07:02 - 09:26 - Southern locale copperhead and Breast Cancer Research
09:27 - 10:14 - Copperhead future and End
What do snakes have to do with cancer?
https://www.sciencedocs.com/contortro...
Could Snake Venom Treat Cancer?
https://www.medicinenet.com/script/ma...
Copperheads curing cancer?
https://fbresearch.org/copperheads-cu...
Contortrostatin, a dimeric disintegrin from contortrix contortrix, inhibits breast cancer progression
https://link.springer.com/article/10....
Preclinical studies of a novel snake venom-derived recombinant disintegrin with antitumor activity: A review
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science...
Guiher, Timothy J. (2015). "Considering gene flow when using coalescent methods to delimit lineages of North American pitvipers of the genus Agkistrodon". Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society.
https://doi.org/10.1111%2Fzoj.12211
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