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On the Toxicity of Scorpion Venom
The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 1954Summary The toxicity of the venoms of the Brazilian scorpions Tityus bahiensis and T. serrulatus is extremely variable at different times. The properties of venom extracted from triturated glands are different from those of the pure toxin obtained by milking the live scorpions. Mean lethal doses of from about 0.5 to more than 2.0 mg./kg.
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Modern Venom Profiling: Mining into Scorpion Venom Biodiversity
2014Scorpions and their sting are infamous for causing pain, morbidity, and, in some cases, death. However, research into scorpion venoms has revealed the presence of components that potentially have beneficial properties for humans. Such components may be developed into therapeutics or bioinsecticides.
Smith, Jennifer J., Alewood, Paul F.
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Neurotoxins from Scorpion Venoms
2002Scorpions have been classified into six families: Bothriuridae, Scorpionidae, Buthidae, Vejovidae, Chlaerilidae, and Chactidae. Only the venoms of Buthidae scorpions have been described as potentially dangerous for humans. This Buthidae family is divided into subfamilies on the basis of geographic and morphological criteria: Isometrinae, which is of ...
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The chemistry of snake venom and its medicinal potential
Nature Reviews Chemistry, 2022Ana Oliveira +2 more
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