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Ontogenesis, gender, and molting influence the venom yield in the spider Coremiocnemis tropix (Araneae, Theraphosidae) [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
The demand for spider venom increases along with the growing popularity of venoms-based research. A deeper understanding of factors that influence the venom yield in spiders would therefore be of interest to both commercial venom suppliers and research ...
Herzig, Volker
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Antibacterial activity of the venom of Heterometrus xanthopus

open access: yes, 2012
Heterometrus xanthopus (Scorpion) is one of the most venomous and ancient arthropods. Its venom contains anti-microbial peptides like hadrurin, scorpine, Pandinin 1, and Pandinin 2 that are able to effectively kill multidrug-resistant pathogens.
Ahmed, Umair   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Cancer pain: current practice and emerging targets

open access: yesBritish Journal of Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Cancer pain (CP) arises from a complex interplay between the tumour and its microenvironment. Many patients experience a mixed pain phenotype that encompasses nociceptive, neuropathic and neuroinflammatory mechanisms, and vary across tumour type and disease stage. Despite decades of intensive research, the mainstay of cancer pain treatment is still non‐
Yi Ye   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Detection and identification of huwentoxin-IV interacting proteins by biotin-avidin chemistry combined with mass spectrometry [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Background : Numerous spider toxins are of interest as tools for neurophysiological research or as lead molecules for the development of pharmaceuticals and insecticides.
Hai Yu   +4 more
core   +2 more sources

‘We Are Only Playing’: Reflections on the Pandemic's Effects on Immigrant Preschoolers' Mentalisation and Play During the Sand Play Workshops

open access: yesChildren &Society, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Mentalisation and symbolisation are important processes to support children in understanding their lived experience. By expressing what is most salient to them through pretend play, children can normally develop their capacity to mentalise and symbolise, which helps them cope with adversity.
Caroline Beauregard
wiley   +1 more source

Structure–Function and Therapeutic Potential of Spider Venom-Derived Cysteine Knot Peptides Targeting Sodium Channels

open access: yesFrontiers in Pharmacology, 2019
Spider venom-derived cysteine knot peptides are a mega-diverse class of molecules that exhibit unique pharmacological properties to modulate key membrane protein targets.
Fernanda C. Cardoso, Richard J. Lewis
doaj   +1 more source

Nanoscale characterization of spider venom peptides by high resolution LC-MS/MS analysis [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
Comunicaciones a ...
Dauly, Claire   +4 more
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Painful toxins acting at TRPV1 [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
Many plant and animal toxins cause aversive behaviors in animals due to their pungent or unpleasant taste or because they cause other unpleasant senstations like pain.
Cromer, B, McIntyre, P
core   +1 more source

Patient and physician satisfaction with video consultations in dermatology: An exploratory cross‐sectional study

open access: yesJDDG: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft, EarlyView.
Summary Background and Objectives Teledermatology has become an essential part of dermatological care, although challenges in its implementation remain. We conducted a real‐life survey on video consultations over a one‐year period to assess satisfaction and identify barriers.
Felix von Krogh   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Sphingomyelinase D from loxosceles laeta venom induces the expression of MMP7 in human keratinocytes: contribution to dermonecrosis [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Envenomation by Loxosceles spider is characterized by the development of dermonecrosis. In previous studies, we have demonstrated that increased expression/secretion of matrix metalloproteinases 2 and 9, induced by Loxosceles intermedia venom Class 2 ...
Correa, Mara A.   +4 more
core   +3 more sources

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