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Old Jul 10th, 2012, 02:29 PM       
Opossum protein neutralizes nearly all poisons, could have benefits for humans

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow...190604532.html



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scientists then injected mice with the LTNF protein and subjected the rodents to venom from otherwise deadly creatures, including Thailand cobras, Australian taipans, Brazilian rattlesnakes, scorpions and honeybees.
When the venom did not kill the mice, the mice were then exposed to deadly poisons, including ricin and botulinum toxin. And again, the LTNF protein was able to diffuse the poison, leaving the mice unharmed.
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