Venom to Drugs – How Scientists are Transforming Spider Venom into Lifesaving Heart Transplant Drug
Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute
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 Published On Mar 26, 2024

A peptide derived from the venom of the K’gari funnel-web spider is being tested in the laboratories of the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute. Discover how researchers are using a special rig to test how this potential new drug could help boost the number of heart transplants worldwide and also prevent the damage from a heart attack.

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