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Cages at snake farm
Snake cages. Researcher with a caged Malaysian pit viper (Calloselasma rhodostoma) at a snake farm. The snakes are kept for their venom, which con- tains an anticoagulant drug. The drug, Ancrod, is being studied for use in treating stroke patients. It improves blood flow by reducing the amount of fibrinogen (a clotting protein) in blood plasma. Strokes occur when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off by a blockage or bleeding in the brain. They can lead to brain damage and are often fatal. Ancrod may reduce the extent of brain damage and lower the mortality rate. Over 3000 snakes live at this facility, run by Knoll AG, a division of BASF Pharma, in Ludwigshafen, Germany
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This print captures the intricate world of snake research at a farm in Ludwigshafen, Germany. The image showcases a dedicated researcher carefully handling a caged Malaysian pit viper, known as Calloselasma rhodostoma. These snakes are not just ordinary inhabitants of the farm; they are kept for their venom, which holds great potential in medical science. The venom of these vipers contains an anticoagulant drug called Ancrod, currently being studied for its efficacy in treating stroke patients. By reducing the amount of fibrinogen, a clotting protein found in blood plasma, Ancrod improves blood flow and may limit brain damage caused by strokes. This deadly condition occurs when blood supply to part of the brain is obstructed or bleeding takes place within it. At this state-of-the-art facility managed by Knoll AG (a division of BASF Pharma), over 3000 snakes reside solely for scientific purposes. It is here that researchers delve into the secrets held within these slithering creatures to unlock new possibilities for medical advancements. This photograph serves as a testament to the vital role played by biological research and animal experimentation in understanding complex diseases like stroke. As we gaze upon this scene filled with cages and serpents, we witness humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and innovation – all aimed at improving lives and combating life-threatening conditions such as strokes.
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