Research Progress on Hematotoxic Effects of Snake Venom and Associated Treatment

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  • (1School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China; 2Department of Traditional Chinese Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330006, China)
△ andydau@126. com

Received date: 2025-08-15

  Revised date: 2025-08-23

  Accepted date: 2025-08-24

  Online published: 2025-12-25

Abstract

Snakebites are among the deadliest yet most neglected tropical diseases worldwide. Following a venomous bite, the circulatory system serves as both the medium for venom dissemination and the most direct target of the venom. Victims experience impaired hemostasis and coagulation, leading to a series of blood-associated toxic reactions, such as abnormal blood cells, platelet irregularities, microvascular issues, and blood pressure changes. These hematotoxicities also trigger secondary cardiovascular complications, which are major contributors to the high mortality and morbidity rates associated with venomous bites. This article reviews the research progress on venom-induced changes in hematotoxicity parameters, venom components and their mechanisms of action, clinical manifestations, and treatment strategies, aiming to provide a reference for the clinical treatment of snakebite victims.

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GU Jia-Jie1, LUO Jian-Biao1, ZHENG Xiang-Long2, WANG Wan-Chun2, DONG De-Gang1, △ . Research Progress on Hematotoxic Effects of Snake Venom and Associated Treatment[J]. Progress in Physiological Sciences, 2025 , 56(6) : 544 -550 . DOI: 10.20059/j.cnki.pps.2025.09.1239

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