Author: Ricardo De Oliveira Orsi

New standard operating procedure for apitoxin collection aiming at research and production of the apilic antivenom

A new apilic antivenom was developed to reduce the mortality of patients envenomed by Africanized honeybees. This species has an intensely defensive behavior and promotes several fatal accidents. In the process of collecting apitoxin it is essential to guarantee the safety of the handler, the welfare of bee colonies and the quality of biomolecules. Read More →