Bioactive Peptides and Proteins from Centipede Venoms
Molecules, 2022 Venoms are a complex cocktail of biologically active molecules, including peptides, proteins, polyamide, and enzymes widely produced by venomous organisms.
Lai Ren, Peter Kamau, Lei Luo
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Bacterial community associated with the surface and inside of centipede forcipules: Identification and characterization. [PDF]
PLoS ONEBackgroundIn tropical to subtropical regions, centipede bites may prompt medical attention, with manifestations largely reflecting venom-related discomfort, although infections, including rare fatal necrotizing soft tissue infection (NSTI), have been ...
Yasutaka Tanaka +6 more
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Systemic anaphylaxis following centipede envenomation: A case report and review of literature [PDF]
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary CareCentipede envenomation is usually not life-threatening. They usually present with local symptoms of swelling and pain. Centipede venoms contain large amounts of allergenic proteins that can pose a risk of allergic complications following the bite.
Chitralekha A. Nayak +3 more
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Centipede Venom: Recent Discoveries and Current State of Knowledge
Toxins, 2015 Centipedes are among the oldest extant venomous predators on the planet. Armed with a pair of modified, venom-bearing limbs, they are an important group of predatory arthropods and are infamous for their ability to deliver painful stings.
Bryan Fry, Glenn KING, Eivind Undheim
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Centipede Venom Peptides Acting on Ion Channels
Toxins, 2020 Centipedes are among the oldest venomous arthropods that use their venom to subdue the prey. The major components of centipede venom are a variety of low-molecular-weight peptide toxins that have evolved to target voltage-gated ion channels to interfere ...
Rilei Yu, Yan Yan Chu, Yu Rilei
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Identification of components in scorpion and centipede traditional Chinese medicine formulations with potentially beneficial actions in asthma: network pharmacology and molecular docking [PDF]
HereditasBackground The aim of this study is to identify the principal active components of scorpion and centipede-derived traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) ingredients using network pharmacology and explore their mechanisms of action in the treatment of asthma.
Yi-Ren Chen +3 more
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Detection and identification of centipedes based on deep learning [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThe quantification of centipede populations is one of the key measures in achieving intelligent management of edible centipedes and promoting the upgrade of the rural centipede industry chain.
Weitao Chen +6 more
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An Elastase Inhibitor ShSPI from Centipede Attenuates Bleomycin-Induced Pulmonary Fibrosis [PDF]
ToxinsIdiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic lung disease characterized by the fibrotic thickening of the alveolar walls, resulting in compromised gas exchange, restricted ventilation, and respiratory failure.
Xi Lian +7 more
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Redescription of Mesoschendyla javanica (Attems, 1907) and its first records from Borneo (Chilopoda, Geophilomorpha, Schendylidae) [PDF]
Biodiversity Data JournalThe geophilomorph Mesoschendyla javanica (Attems, 1907) was originally described from a small number of males collected from bat guano in Tjompea (Ciampea), Java. Subsequently, no additional material was identified.
George Popovici +2 more
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Effectiveness of antibiotic prophylaxis in patients with centipede stings: a randomized controlled trial [PDF]
Clinical and Experimental Emergency Medicine, 2021 Objective Centipede stings are a common problem in tropical countries. Current treatment guidelines do not include recommendations for antibiotic prophylaxis to prevent the associated bacterial infection since no previous study has assessed the ...
Chanon Changratanakorn +7 more
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