Properties and Pharmacology of Scorpion Toxins and Their Biotechnological Potential in Agriculture and Medicine [PDF]
ToxinsScorpion venoms contain a wide range of toxins that interact with a variety of target molecules (ion channels, receptors and enzymes) associated with synaptic transmission, action potential propagation, cardiac function, hemostasis and other ...
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Effects of Brazilian scorpion venoms on the central nervous system [PDF]
Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases, 2018 In Brazil, the scorpion species responsible for most severe incidents belong to the Tityus genus and, among this group, T. serrulatus, T. bahiensis, T. stigmurus and T. obscurus are the most dangerous ones. Other species such as T.
Ana Leonor Abrahão Nencioni +3 more
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Generation of a Broadly Cross-Neutralizing Antibody Fragment against Several Mexican Scorpion Venoms [PDF]
Toxins, 2019 The recombinant antibody fragments generated against the toxic components of scorpion venoms are considered a promising alternative for obtaining new antivenoms for therapy.
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Scorpion Species with Smaller Body Sizes and Narrower Chelae Have the Highest Venom Potency [PDF]
Toxins, 2022 Scorpionism is a global health concern, with an estimation of over one million annual envenomation cases. Despite this, little is known regarding the drivers of scorpion venom potency.
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Antimicrobial peptides from scorpion venoms [PDF]
Toxicon, 2014 The need for new antimicrobial agents is becoming one of the most urgent requirements in modern medicine. The venoms of many different species are rich sources of biologically active components and various therapeutic agents have been characterized ...
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Scorpion Toxin, BmP01, Induces Pain by Targeting TRPV1 Channel [PDF]
Toxins, 2015 The intense pain induced by scorpion sting is a frequent clinical manifestation. To date, there is no established protocol with significant efficacy to alleviate the pain induced by scorpion envenomation.
Md Abdul Hakim +6 more
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Exploring the Inter- and Intra-Specific Variability of Androctonus Scorpion Venoms [PDF]
Biology and Life Sciences Forum, 2023 Scorpion venom possesses a lethal sting and potential medicinal properties, making it a captivating natural elixir. Our study aimed to unravel the composition of Androctonus scorpionvenoms in Morocco.
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Scorpion Venom as a Source of Antimicrobial Peptides: Overview of Biomolecule Separation, Analysis and Characterization Methods [PDF]
Antibiotics, 2023 Scorpion venoms have long captivated scientific researchers, primarily due to the potency and specificity of the mechanism of action of their derived components. Among other molecules, these venoms contain highly active compounds, including antimicrobial
Sara Nasr +7 more
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ScorpDb: A Novel Open-Access Database for Integrative Scorpion Toxinology [PDF]
ToxinsScorpion stings are a significant public health concern globally, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. Scorpion venoms contain a diverse array of bioactive peptides, and different scorpion species around the world typically exhibit varying ...
Masoumeh Baradaran +7 more
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Scorpion Venom: Detriments and Benefits [PDF]
Biomedicines, 2020 Scorpion venom may cause severe medical complications and untimely death if injected into the human body. Neurotoxins are the main components of scorpion venom that are known to be responsible for the pathological manifestations of envenoming.
Shirin Ahmadi +8 more
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