3D organ-on-a-chip model of imitation blood vessels developed for studying snake venom's effects on human blood vessels, potentially leading to better treatments for snake bites.
Researchers from Amsterdam, MIMETAS, and Naturalis Biodiversity Center have developed a 3D organ-on-a-chip model of imitation blood vessels to study snake venom's effects on human blood vessels. This innovative approach closely mimics the human circulatory system and provides a valuable tool for researchers studying venomous snake bites, potentially leading to the development of more effective treatments for snake bites and reducing the need for animal testing. The model has been tested using venom from four snake species: Indian cobras, West-African carpet vipers, many-banded kraits, and Mozambique spitting cobras. Each year, around 80,000 to 140,000 people die from snake bites, and another 400,000 suffer chronic injuries.
June 04, 2024
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