Cancer therapeutics inspired by defense mechanisms in the animal kingdom
Evolutionary Applications, Volume 13, Issue 7, Page 1681-1700, August 2020., 2020 Abstract Many animals have evolved toxins to defend themselves from predators and hunt prey. These toxins have been honed over millions of years by the unique selective pressures on each organism leading to a vast array of potent bioactive compounds, many of which have therapeutic potential.
Kathleen Noble +3 more
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Systemic loxoscelism - a unique cause of acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis : a case series [PDF]
, 2023 Introduction: Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis (AGEP) is a rare, severe cutaneous eruption characterized by the numerous pustules on an erythematous base.
Bohnert, Mike +4 more
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Antivenoms for the treatment of spider envenomation [PDF]
, 2003 There are several groups of medically important araneomorph and mygalomorph spiders responsible for serious systemic envenomation. These include spiders from the genus Latrodectus (family Theridiidae), Phoneutria (family Ctenidae) and the subfamily ...
Graudins, A, Nicholson, GM
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Characteristics of loxoscelism-induced anemia : a clinical retrospective analysis [PDF]
, 2023 Introduction: Hemolytic anemia is an infrequent complication of brown recluse spider bites (BRSB). This study aims to better understand the characteristics of patients with brown recluse spider-associated hemolytic anemia.
Dillinger, Timothy +2 more
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Intradermal Anti-Loxosceles Fab Fragments Attenuate Dermonecrotic Arachnidism [PDF]
, 1999 Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/73371/1/j.1553-2712.1999.tb00133.x ...
Atkins J. A. +21 more
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Arachnid toxinology in Australia: From clinical toxicology to potential applications [PDF]
, 2006 The unique geographic isolation of Australia has resulted in the evolution of a distinctive range of Australian arachnid fauna. Through the pioneering work of a number of Australian arachnologists, toxinologists, and clinicians, the taxonomy and ...
Broady, KW +4 more
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Biotechnological Trends in Spider and Scorpion Antivenom Development [PDF]
, 2016 Spiders and scorpions are notorious for their fearful dispositions and their ability to inject venom into prey and predators, causing symptoms such as necrosis, paralysis, and excruciating pain.
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Esophageal stenosis secondary to severe loxoscelism: A case report
JPGN Reports, Volume 7, Issue 2, Page 252-254, May 2026.Abstract Loxoscelism is a public health issue in tropical countries, particularly in Brazil. It can affect children of all ages and may lead to severe and irreversible injuries. We report the case of an infant who suffered a severe loxoscelism accident in the cervical region, progressing to esophageal stricture requiring multiple dilations. Fortunately,
Lucas Rocha Alvarenga +3 more
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Active Essential Oils and Their Components in Use against Neglected Diseases and Arboviruses
Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, Volume 2019, Issue 1, 2019., 2019 The term neglected diseases refers to a group of infections caused by various classes of pathogens, including protozoa, viruses, bacteria, and helminths, most often affecting impoverished populations without adequate sanitation living in close contact with infectious vectors and domestic animals.
Emanuela Coutinho Luna +11 more
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Spiders in Brazil: from arachnidism to potential therapeutic use of their venom part 2 of 2 [PDF]
, 2022 Arachnidism, spider envenomation, is an important public health issue in different parts of the world. Its clinical evolution depends on the genus involved. Symptoms and signs range from skin alterations to systemic manifestations.
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