Research Article | Open Access
Volume 2026 - 4 | Article ID 312 | http://dx.doi.org/10.51521/WJMRR.2026.4109
Academic Editor: John Bose
Bhaskar Chakraborty
Organic Chemistry Laboratory, Sikkim
Government College (NBBGC), Gangtok-737102, Sikkim, India, E-mail: bhaskargtk@yahoo.com
Corresponding Author: Bhaskar Chakraborty, Organic Chemistry Laboratory, Sikkim
Government College (NBBGC), Gangtok 737102, Sikkim, India.
Citation: Bhaskar Chakraborty (2026) Snake Antivenom and Chemistry Behind
the Mode of Action in Saving Human Lives as Well as in The Synthesis of Life
Saving Drugs for Mankind: A Short Review. World J Multidiscip Res Rev,
4(1);1-5.
Copyright: © 2026, Bhaskar C, This is an open-access article distributed
under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License,
which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any medium,
provided the original author and source are credited.
Abstract
The World Health Organization (WHO) in 2017, classified snake
envenomation as a high-priority neglected disease and highlighted its severe
impact to mankind. More than 2.7 million poisonous bites have been recorded
annually, resulting in approximately 100,000 deaths and created many more
disabilities. The basic treatment for snake envenomation is to administer
specific antivenoms tailored to the snake species involved, and supportive
care. In this study, I would emphasize the mode of action and chemistry behind
the applications of antivenoms for mankind and also how different snake
antivenoms may be successfully employed for medicinal purposes. Snake
antivenoms contain bioactive peptides and enzymes that show therapeutic
potential for conditions such as arthritis, asthma, cancer, chronic pain,
infections and cardiovascular diseases. Despite many challenges, the future of
snake venom-based treatments appears promising for addressing complex medical
conditions.
Keywords: Snake Venom, Innovations, Pharmacological Applications, Snake Venom-Derived Therapeutics.
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