An Integrated Proteomic and Transcriptomic Analysis Reveals the Venom Complexity of the Bullet Ant Paraponera clavata [PDF]
Toxins, 2020 A critical hurdle in ant venom proteomic investigations is the lack of databases to comprehensively and specifically identify the sequence and function of venom proteins and peptides.
Samira R. Aili +13 more
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Pyridine Alkaloids in the Venom of Imported Fire Ants
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2019 Venomous imported fire ants cause significant medical problems. Alkaloids are an important component of imported fire ant venom. Piperidine and piperideine alkaloids have been identified in fire ant venom. In this study, we studied the venom alkaloids of the red imported fire ant, Solenopsis invicta Buren, the black imported fire ant, Solenopsis ...
Jian Chen +3 more
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Local Field Potential‐Based Programming: A Proof‐of‐Concept Pilot Study
Neuromodulation: Technology at the Neural Interface, EarlyView., 2021 Abstract Objectives Programming deep brain stimulation (DBS) is still based on a trial‐and‐error approach, often becoming a time‐consuming process for both treating physicians and patients. Several strategies have been proposed to streamline DBS programming, most of which are preliminary and mainly address Parkinson's disease, a condition readily ...
Alfonso Fasano +10 more
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Transcriptome analysis in venom gland of the predatory giant ant Dinoponera quadriceps: insights into the polypeptide toxin arsenal of hymenopterans. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2014 BACKGROUND: Dinoponera quadriceps is a predatory giant ant that inhabits the Neotropical region and subdues its prey (insects) with stings that deliver a toxic cocktail of molecules.
Alba F C Torres +9 more
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Venomics of the Central European Myrmicine Ants Myrmica rubra and Myrmica ruginodis
Toxins, 2022 Animal venoms are a rich source of novel biomolecules with potential applications in medicine and agriculture. Ants are one of the most species-rich lineages of venomous animals.
Sabine Hurka +9 more
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BIOTECHNOLOGY APPROACH TO PERFORM A COMPUTATIONAL MODEL OF BEE VENOM AGAINST COVID-19 [PDF]
Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology, 2021 Arthropod venoms have multiple effect on antivirus and antibacterial infection especially,bee venom (BV), which has a specific character among other due to its ant-proliferative potential,antiviral, antimicrobial and antitumor activity. Venom-based drugs
HADEER OSAMA FATHY +6 more
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Venom Function of a New Species of Megalomyrmex Forel, 1885 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)
Toxins, 2020 Alkaloids are important metabolites found across a variety of organisms with diverse ecological functions. Of particular interest are alkaloids found in ants, organisms well known for dominating the ecosystems they dwell in.
Kyle Sozanski +5 more
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Using time-resolved fluorescence to measure serum venom-specific IgE and IgG. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2011 We adapted DELFIA™ (dissociation-enhanced lanthanide fluoroimmunoassay), a time resolved fluorescence method, to quantitate whole venom specific and allergenic peptide-specific IgE (sIgE), sIgG(1) and sIgG(4) in serum from people clinically allergic to ...
Pauline E van Eeden +5 more
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Toxins, 2023 With about 13,000 known species, ants are the most abundant venomous insects. Their venom consists of polypeptides, enzymes, alkaloids, biogenic amines, formic acid, and hydrocarbons.
Josilene J. Menk +6 more
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Pharmacological aspects of Vipera xantina palestinae venom [PDF]
, 2011 In Israel, Vipera xantina palestinae (V.x.p.) is the most common venomous snake, accounting for several hundred cases of envenomation in humans and domestic animals every year, with a mortality rate of 0.5 to 2%.
Katzhendler, Jeoshua +14 more
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