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Centipede venoms as a source of drug leads [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
peerreview_statement: The publishing and review policy for this title is described in its Aims & Scope. aims_and_scope_url: http://www.tandfonline.com/action/journalInformation?show=aimsScope&journalCode=iedc20© 2016 Taylor and Francis.
de la Vega RC   +6 more
core   +1 more source

Venomous spiders of Albania –does an increase of temperature influence the toxicity of spider venom?

open access: yesToxicon: X, 2022
Black widow spiders (Latrodectus sp.) are distributed worldwide, and in Albania the L. tredecimguttatus Rossi, 1790 has been the dominant spider. Other medically important spiders in Albania include the brown recluse with symptoms known as loxoscelism, the false black widow and the egg sac spiders; the last two inducing similar symptoms to a wasp sting.
Vrenozi, Blerina
openaire   +3 more sources

Transcriptomic Analysis of the Spider Venom Gland Reveals Venom Diversity and Species Consanguinity

open access: yesToxins, 2019
Selenocosmia jiafu (S. jiafu) has been recently identified as a new species of spider in China. It lives in the same habitat as various other venomous spiders, including Chilobrachys jingzhao (C. jingzhao), Selenocosmia huwena (S. huwena), and Macrothele
Zhaotun Hu   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Brown Spider (Loxosceles) Venom Toxins as Potential Biotools for the Development of Novel Therapeutics

open access: yesToxins, 2019
Brown spider envenomation results in dermonecrosis with gravitational spreading characterized by a marked inflammatory reaction and with lower prevalence of systemic manifestations such as renal failure and hematological disturbances. Several toxins make
Daniele Chaves-Moreira   +11 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Novel Hyaluronidase from Brown Spider (Loxosceles intermedia) Venom (Dietrich's Hyaluronidase): From Cloning to Functional Characterization [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Loxoscelism is the designation given to clinical symptoms evoked by Loxosceles spider's bites. Clinical manifestations include skin necrosis with gravitational spreading and systemic disturbs. the venom contains several enzymatic toxins.
Chaim, Olga Meiri   +9 more
core   +4 more sources

Chemical and Biological Characteristics of Antimicrobial α-Helical Peptides Found in Solitary Wasp Venoms and Their Interactions with Model Membranes

open access: yesToxins, 2019
Solitary wasps use their stinging venoms for paralyzing insect or spider prey and feeding them to their larvae. We have surveyed bioactive substances in solitary wasp venoms, and found antimicrobial peptides together with some other bioactive peptides ...
Marcia Perez dos Santos Cabrera   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Spider neurotoxins targeting voltage-gated sodium channels [PDF]

open access: yes, 2005
The voltage-gated sodium (Nav) channel is a target for a number of drugs, insecticides, and neurotoxins. These bind to at least seven identified neurotoxin binding sites and either block conductance or modulate sodium channel gating and/or kinetics.
Little, MJ, Nicholson, GM
core   +1 more source

Electrophysiological evaluation of the effect of peptide toxins on voltage-gated ion channels: a scoping review on theoretical and methodological aspects with focus on the Central and South American experience [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases
The effect of peptide toxins on voltage-gated ion channels can be reliably assessed using electrophysiological assays, such as the patch-clamp technique.
Jessica Rojas-Palomino   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

An Economic Dilemma between Molecular Weapon Systems May Explain an Arachno-Atypical Venom in Wasp Spiders (Argiope bruennichi)

open access: yesBiomolecules, 2020
Spiders use venom to subdue their prey, but little is known about the diversity of venoms in different spider families. Given the limited data available for orb-weaver spiders (Araneidae), we selected the wasp spider Argiope bruennichi for detailed ...
Tim Lüddecke   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Potency Testing of Venoms and Antivenoms in Embryonated Eggs: An Ethical Alternative to Animal Testing

open access: yesToxins, 2021
Venoms are complex mixtures of biologically active molecules that impact multiple physiological systems. Manufacture of antivenoms (AVs) therefore requires potency testing using in vivo models to ensure AV efficacy. As part of ongoing research to replace
Erin E. Verity   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

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