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Recombinant expression and antigenicity of two peptide families of neurotoxins from Androctonus sp.
Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases, 2022 Background: Scorpion neurotoxins such as those that modify the mammalian voltage-gated sodium ion channels (Nav) are the main responsible for scorpion envenomation. Their neutralization is crucial in the production of antivenoms against scorpion stings.
Samuel Cardoso-Arenas +7 more
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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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Scorpion Species with Smaller Body Sizes and Narrower Chelae Have the Highest Venom Potency
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.
Alannah Forde +3 more
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Life, 2023 Morocco is known to harbor two of the world’s most dangerous scorpion species: the black Androctonus mauritanicus (Am) and the yellow Buthus occitanus (Bo), responsible for 83% and 14% of severe envenomation cases, respectively.
Ines Hilal +7 more
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CROSS NEUTRALIZATION OF SOME KINDS OF SCORPION VENOMS FROM AFRICA AND SOUTH EAST USING VACSERA POLYVALENT SCORPION ANTISERA [PDF]
Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology, 2019 Preparation of scorpion antivenin includes administration of the venom to a suitable animal - mostly horses- and after an appropriate period collecting the specific antibodies from the serum of the inoculated animal.
ABIR ELFIKY +2 more
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Leishmanicidal activity of the venoms of the Scorpions Brotheas amazonicus and Tityus metuendus [PDF]
Brazilian Journal of Biology, 2023 Leishmaniasis is a vector-transmitted zoonosis caused by different species of the genus Leishmania, with a wide clinical spectrum. It is a public health problem aggravated by a series of limitations regarding treatment.
D. B. Pereira +6 more
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Antimicrobial Peptide Analogs From Scorpions: Modifications and Structure-Activity
Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences, 2022 The rapid development of multidrug-resistant pathogens against conventional antibiotics is a global public health problem. The irrational use of antibiotics has promoted therapeutic limitations against different infections, making research of new ...
Bruno Amorim-Carmo +5 more
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Defensive Venoms: Is Pain Sufficient for Predator Deterrence?
Toxins, 2020 Pain, though unpleasant, is adaptive in calling an animal’s attention to potential tissue damage. A long list of animals representing diverse taxa possess venom-mediated, pain-inducing bites or stings that work by co-opting the pain-sensing pathways of ...
Crystal N. Niermann +8 more
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Exploring the Inter- and Intra-Specific Variability of Androctonus Scorpion Venoms
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.
Ines Hilal +5 more
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Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine, 2018 Objectives. The objective of this study was to examine the effect of scorpion venoms on cancer cell progression, apoptosis, and cell cycle arrest. Scorpion venoms are known to possess numerous bioactive compounds that act against cancer progression by ...
Abdulrahman Khazim Al-Asmari PhD +2 more
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