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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.
Andreas Laustsen, Engmark, Mikael, Saioa Oscoz, Laustsen, Andreas Hougaard, Andreas Hougaard Laustsen, Emma Christine Jappe, Line Præst Lauridsen, Emma Jappe, Line Lauridsen, Mireia Solà, Lauridsen, Line, Lauridsen, Line P., Oscoz Cob, Saioa, Solà, Mireia, Jappe, Emma Christine, Mikael Engmark   +15 more
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Scorpions: A Presentation

Toxins, 2014
Scorpions, at least the species of the family Buthidæ whose venoms are better known, appear as animals that have evolved very little over time. The composition of their venoms is relatively simple as most toxins have a common structural motif that is ...
Max Goyffon, Jean-Nicolas Tournier
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Terrestrial venomous animals, the envenomings they cause, and treatment perspectives in the Middle East and North Africa.

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2021
The Middle East and Northern Africa, collectively known as the MENA region, are inhabited by a plethora of venomous animals that cause up to 420,000 bites and stings each year. To understand the resultant health burden and the key variables affecting it,
Timothy P Jenkins, Shirin Ahmadi, Matyas A Bittenbinder, Trenton K Stewart, Dilber E Akgun, Melissa Hale, Nafiseh N Nasrabadi, Darian S Wolff, Freek J Vonk, Jeroen Kool, Andreas H Laustsen   +10 more
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Insects and Survival: A Review of Primary and Secondary Defense Strategies

Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata, Volume 174, Issue 7, Page 601-624, July 2026.
Based on a review of three decades of literature, insect defense mechanisms are classified into primary (I) and secondary (II) mechanisms of behavioral, morphological, and chemical nature. These mechanisms have been recorded in 22 (I) and 20 (II) orders, respectively.
Lucas Fernandes Silva, Rodrigo Almeida Pinheiro, José Cola Zanuncio, Conceição Aparecida dos Santos   +3 more
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Antitumor effects produced by scorpion and snake venoms in cervical cancer cell culture: integrative review [PDF]

, 2023
Introduction: Among the methods used in clinical medicine to treat different types of cancer, including CC, are surgical removal of the tumor, combined radiotherapy or chemotherapy in the early stage of the disease.
Silva, Emanuelly Bernardes de Oliveira da
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Time‐calibrated relationships of a rare cave catfish (Trichomycterus rubbioli): Shedding light on troglobitic lifestyle origin in the Brazilian caatinga

Journal of Fish Biology, Volume 109, Issue 1, Page 362-370, July 2026.
Abstract Catfishes of the subfamily Trichomycterinae comprise the most diverse fish group with species adapted to live in Neotropical caves, but past evolutionary scenarios that have driven the origin of these troglobitic species remain unknown. We herein investigate the phylogenetic position of the cave‐restricted Trichomycterus rubbioli, endemic to ...
Wilson J. E. M. Costa, Paulo J. Vilardo, José Leonardo O. Mattos, Axel M. Katz, Valter M. Azevedo‐Santos, Pedro L. C. Uzeda, Rodrigo L. Ferreira   +6 more
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Potential therapeutic targeting of BKCa channels in glioblastoma treatment

Molecular Oncology, Volume 20, Issue 6, Page 1398-1419, June 2026.
This review summarizes current insights into the role of BKCa and mitoBKCa channels in glioblastoma biology, their potential classification as oncochannels, and the emerging pharmacological strategies targeting these channels, emphasizing the translational challenges in developing BKCa‐directed therapies for glioblastoma treatment.
Kamila Maliszewska‐Olejniczak, Karolina Pytlak, Sandra Jaworowska, Bogusz Kulawiak, Piotr Bednarczyk   +4 more
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Venomics of the scorpion Tityus ocelote (Scorpiones, Buthidae): Understanding venom evolution in the subgenus Archaeotityus

International Journal of Peptide Research and Therapeutics, 2022
AbstractThe subgenusTityus (Archaeotityus)includes small variegated species considered until recently, a basal group withinTityus, one of the most diverse and medically relevant genera of scorpions in the New World.Archaeotityusspecies are distributed in the humid forests of Lower Central America and the Choco, Guiana Shield, and Amazon regions. Due to
Díaz Oreiro, Cecilia, Chang Castillo, Arturo, Lomonte, Bruno, Bonilla Murillo, Fabián, Víquez, Carlos, Alfaro Chinchilla, Adriana, Triana Ricón, Felipe, Sasa Marín, Mahmood   +7 more
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Scorpion venom allergies. Report of three cases. [PDF]

Batna Journal of Medical Sciences
Scorpion envenomations are widespread in many countries around the world. In Algeria, Androctonus australis hector (Aah) and Buthus occitanus tunetanus (Bot) are the cause of the greatest number of envenomations by scorpions and are responsible for ...
Abdelhak ABABSA MOUAKI, Ismahan OUNISSI, Fatima Zohra OUALALOU, Youcef LAALAYMIA, Mohammed Ridha GUEDJATI   +4 more
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Exploring Floristic Diversity and Medicinal Plant Uses in Venda, Limpopo, South Africa

Feddes Repertorium, Volume 137, Issue 2, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Plants have been an important source of medicine for thousands of years. To better understand the current diversity and usage of medicinal plants, floristic studies are essential. This report documents an expedition conducted in the Venda region of Limpopo, South Africa. The study was carried out in Shanzha and surrounding villages, as well as
Gurusamy Manikandan, Iliassou L. Mouafon, David R. Katerere   +2 more
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