Rattlesnake FETUA proteins neutralize venom with 10x potency of antivenom

Researchers demonstrate that specific FETUA protein combinations from western diamondback rattlesnakes fully neutralize rattlesnake venom lethality in mice, showing roughly 10 times the potency of a commercial antivenom. The finding is preliminary, based on animal models, and its translation to human therapy remains uncertain. This could lead to more effective and broadly neutralizing antivenoms, addressing a critical gap in current treatments.