moh12
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Hello,
I'm doing a little research about the human immune response, and I am curious about the body's response to say, snake venom. How do the active components of venom evade attack, and the subsequent creation of antibodies?
Be assured, I've done some hunting myself. I've found that a South American Rattlesnake's venom slows down phagocytosis of macrophages, but it doesn't explain how, or if this is the case for other venoms. In summary, I'm asking why is the human body is unsuccessful against venom?
It follows to ask, why do animals like horses and sheep have a successful immune response to venom? I don't know how true this is, but I've also heard that once horse serum is used on an individual,
I realize this is more of an academic forum with specific references to professional level programs, so if this post annoys you, please ignore.
Thanks
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