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The Northern Widow Spider, Latrodectus Variolus (Araneae: Theridiiae), in Michigan [PDF]

, 2017
Until recently the species of widow spider occurring in Michigan was considered a variant of the black widow, Latrodectus mactans (Fabricius). Levi (1959) summarized and revised the worldwide genus Latrodectus, placing the southern areas of Illinois ...
Wilson, Louis F
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Research Trends of Pharmacopuncture: a bibliometric analysis using VOSviewer (2007-2023)

Journal of Pharmacopuncture, 2023
Objectives: Pharmacopuncture is considered a unique new type of acupuncture in Korean medicine (KM). This study was performed to investigate the research trends regarding pharmacopuncture through a bibliometric analysis using VOSviewer.Methods : : The ...
Chan-Young Kwon
doaj   +1 more source

Specific immunotherapy in Albanian patients with anaphylaxis to hymenoptera venoms [PDF]

, 2002
Background: Severe allergic reactions during rush-specific immunotherapy (Rush-SIT) may occur in the treatment of hymenoptera sting allergy. The objective of the present study was to examine the characteristics of allergic reactions during Rush-SIT in a ...
Dinh, Q. Thai, Fischer, Axel, Groneberg, Jan David Alexander, Mingomataj, Ervin, Peiser, Christian, Priftanji, Alfred, Qirko, Etleva   +6 more
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Low-level laser therapy decreases local effects induced by myotoxins isolated from Bothrops jararacussu snake venom [PDF]

, 2010
The prominent myotoxic effects induced by Bothrops jararacussu crude venom are due, in part, to its polycationic myotoxins, BthTX-I and BthTX-II. Both myotoxins have a phospholipase A2 structure: BthTX-II is an active enzyme Asp-49 PLA2, while BthTX-I is
BARBOSA, AM, COGO, JC, GUIMARÃES-SOUSA, L, SOARES, AM, VILLAVERDE, AB, ZAMUNER, SF, ZAMUNER, SR   +6 more
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Identification and Characterization of an In Silico Designed Membrane‐Active Peptide with Antiviral Properties

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
An evolutionary molecular dynamics platform is used to design P1.6, a membrane‐active peptide that senses lipid packing defects in viral envelopes. P1.6 adopts a stabilized α‐helical structure upon membrane contact, disrupts virus‐like liposomes, and damages HIV‐1 particles.
Pascal von Maltitz, Niek van Hilten, Tatjana Weil, Thunchanok Thummaraj, Jeroen Methorst, Dennis Aschmann, Alexander Kros, Clarissa Read, Jasmina Gačanin, Herre Jelger Risselada, Jan Münch   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Refining Detection of Subclinical Epileptiform Activity in Alzheimer's Disease: A Case–Control Study and Call for a Consensus

Annals of Neurology, EarlyView.
Objective Sleep‐predominant network hyperexcitability is increasingly recognized as a potential disease‐accelerating comorbidity in Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, its prevalence and risk‐factors remain debated, largely due to cohort‐specific and methodological differences across studies.
Anna B. Szabo, Jonathan Curot, Fleur Gérard, Florence Rulquin, Rachel Debs, Claire Georges, Marie Denuelle, Amel Bouloufa, Béatrice Lemesle, Patrice Péran, Claire Thalamas, Emmanuel J. Barbeau, Jérémie Pariente, Lionel Dahan, Luc Valton   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Beeswax: Food and beyond

Food Biomacromolecules, EarlyView.
Abstract Honeybees (Apis mellifera L.) are an important class of insects that are the most beneficial in terms of economy. Beeswax is the second most important bee products after honey. Its commercial importance is due to its antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti‐inflammatory and antiseptic as well as regenerative properties.
Rajshri Naveen, Manickam Loganathan
wiley   +1 more source

Developing a Typology of Korean Women Leaders' Resistance to Their Token Status in the Workplace

Human Resource Development Quarterly, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Despite remarkable economic development in South Korea (Korea), there are only a few women leaders, and they face challenges in the gendered workplace where organizational constraints and traditional values coexist. In a reanalysis of narratives of Korean women leaders (KWLs), using an ideal‐type analysis as a novel qualitative research method,
Yonjoo Cho, Jiwon Park, Sumi Lee, Jieun You, Sokyum Yoon   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The use of edible insects in human food

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract The world population is expected to reach approximately 10 billion people by 2050, which will significantly increase global food demand and may lead to agricultural shortages and a higher risk of food insecurity. In this context, this review discusses the potential of insects as alternative sources of animal protein, addressing their ...
Pamela Barroso de Oliveira, Hugo Calixto Fonseca, Cláudia Regina Vieira, Gleidson Giordano Pinto de Carvalho, Jane Sélia dos Reis dos Coimbra, Bruna Mara Aparecida de Carvalho Mesquita   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

A novel venom protein of the Asian bee (Apis cerana indica) with an affinity to human α1-microglobulin

Allergology International, 1999
Bee stings are a common health problem throughout the world and can sometimes result in fatal anaphylactic reactions. We have studied Asian bee (Apis cerana indica, Apis cerana nigrocincta and Apis dorsata) venoms and have discovered a novel protein with
Rosdiana Natzir, Hidetoyo Teranishi, Masanobu Kitagawa, Minoru Kasuya   +3 more
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