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The acylpolyamines from spider venoms

, 2012
Acylpolyamines are low molecular mass toxins occurring exclusively in the venoms from solitary wasps and some groups of spiders. Their chemical structures have been elucidated using hyphenated techniques of mass spectrometry, such as LC-MS and MS/MS, or ...
Mario Sergio Palma, Palma, Mario Sergio, Palma, Mario Sergio [UNESP]   +2 more
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Role Identity and Professional Identity: Educators' Experiences During Wartime

European Journal of Education, Volume 61, Issue 2, June 2026.
ABSTRACT The study explores role identity and professional identity of educators as manifested in a crisis zone of war. The concept of identity is debated with researchers and theorists challenging the notion of a fixed, unchanging identity. Instead, identity is seen as fluid, constantly being formed and transformed.
Shosh Leshem, Gadi Bialik, Sari Alfi‐Nissan, Tamar Chen‐Levy, Ravit Mizrahi‐Shtelman, Michal Bar‐Ner Afik   +5 more
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Spider bites of medical significance in the Mediterranean area: misdiagnosis, clinical features and management [PDF]

Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases
Despite the disrepute spiders have had for centuries, their bite is a rare occurrence. In the Mediterranean area, only two of the numerous known species are considered of medical significance: Latrodectus tredecimguttatus and Loxosceles rufescens. Spider
Gabriele Fusto, Luigi Bennardo, Ester Del Duca, Daniela Mazzuca, Federica Tamburi, Cataldo Patruno, Steven Paul Nisticò   +6 more
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Fugitive Junctures: Life‐Seeking, Route‐Finding and the Mobile Ensemble at Kenya's Borders

Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers, Volume 51, Issue 2, June 2026.
Short Abstract Fugitivity has become an important conceptual frame to understand the illegalised mobilities of contemporary migrants in conjunction with enslaved people's historical lines of flight as spatial praxes to seize their own freedom. Thinking from Kenya, and drawing on research with migrants, border officials, activists, police and smugglers,
Hanno Brankamp
wiley   +1 more source

The Neurotoxic Mode of Action of Venoms from the Spider Family Theraphosidae

, 2012
Spiders from the family Theraphosidae are typically generalist predators of both invertebrates and vertebrates. Due to their large size and popularity in the pet trade, obtaining large amounts of a diverse range of theraphosid venoms is easier than for ...
Herzig, Volker, Glenn F. King, Volker Herzig, King, Glenn F.   +3 more
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The Joy of Pests: Camaraderie, Wonder and Dialectical Autonomy in UK Professional Pest Management

Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers, Volume 51, Issue 2, June 2026.
Short Abstract Using interviews and participant observation, this research explores the everyday practices and experiences of UK‐based pest management professionals. It reveals an unexpected and unalienated ‘joy of pests’ anchored in problem‐solving variety, camaraderie and zoological curiosity.
Hannah Fair
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A Proteomics and Transcriptomics Investigation of the Venom from the Barychelid Spider Trittame loki (Brush-Foot Trapdoor)

Toxins, 2013
Although known for their potent venom and ability to prey upon both invertebrate and vertebrate species, the Barychelidae spider family has been entirely neglected by toxinologists. In striking contrast, the sister family Theraphosidae (commonly known as
Eivind A. B. Undheim, Kartik Sunagar, Volker Herzig, Laurence Kely, Dolyce H. W. Low, Timothy N. W. Jackson, Alun Jones, Nyoman Kurniawan, Glenn F. King, Syed A. Ali, Agostino Antunes, Tim Ruder, Bryan G. Fry   +12 more
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The Spider Venom Peptide Lycosin-II Has Potent Antimicrobial Activity against Clinically Isolated Bacteria

, 2016
Antimicrobial peptides have been accepted as excellent candidates for developing novel antibiotics against drug-resistant bacteria. Recent studies indicate that spider venoms are the source for the identification of novel antimicrobial peptides.
Min Hu, Ling Wang, Yongjun Wang, Xiaoliu Shi, Haoliang Xiao, Athar Farooq, Zhonghua Liu, Huali Yang   +7 more
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Poisonous Spiders: Bites, Symptoms, and Treatment; an Educational Review

Emergency, 2014
More than 40,000 species of spiders have been identified in the world. Spider bites is a common problem among people, however few of them are harmful but delay in treatment can cause death.
Farzad Rahmani, Seyed Mahdi Banan Khojasteh, Hanieh Ebrahimi Bakhtavr, Farnaz Rahmani, Kavous Shahsavari Nia, Gholamreza Faridaalaee   +5 more
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Spider venoms and chronic pain – developing novel pharmacological tools from the spider venoms to target P2X4 in microglia [PDF]

, 2020
Today, one in five adults experience chronic pain and this figure increases for those over 65 years old. However, frustration is mounting over the inadequate treatment for chronic neuropathic pain since its symptoms are challenging to treat and often ...
Bibic, Lucka
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