Abstract
Crotoxin (CTX), the major component of Crotalus durissus terrificus (South American rattlesnake) snake venom is a potent myotoxic neurotoxin that promotes both pre- and postsynaptic blockage of neuromuscular transmission and rhabdomyolysis. However, despite its toxicity, CTX has potential therapeutic value due to its immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-tumor and anti-…