Crude Venom
Mostrando 1-12 de 78 artigos, teses e dissertações.
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1. Heterologous expression and mutagenesis of recombinant Vespa affinis hyaluronidase protein (rVesA2)
Abstract Background: Crude venom of the banded tiger waspVespa affinis contains a variety of enzymes including hyaluronidases, commonly known as spreading factors. Methods: The cDNA cloning, sequence analysis and structural modelling of V. affinis venom hyaluronidase (VesA2) were herein described. Moreover, heterologous expression and mutagenesis of rVesA2
J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis. Publicado em: 05/12/2019
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2. Proteome of fraction from Tityus serrulatus venom reveals new enzymes and toxins
Abstract Background: Tityus serrulatus venom (Ts venom) is a complex mixture of several compounds with biotechnological and therapeutical potentials, which highlights the importance of the identification and characterization of these components. Although a considerable number of studies have been dedicated to the characterization of this complex cocktail, t
J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis. Publicado em: 18/04/2019
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3. Isolation and biochemical characterization of bradykinin-potentiating peptides from Bitis gabonica rhinoceros
Abstract Background: Venoms represent a still underexplored reservoir of bioactive components that might mitigate or cure diseases in conditions in which conventional therapy is ineffective. The bradykinin-potentiating peptides (BPPs) comprise a class of angiotensin-I converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. The BPPs usually consist of oligopeptides with 5 to 13
J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis. Publicado em: 08/02/2018
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4. Crotalus durissus terrificus crotapotin naturally displays preferred positions for amino acid substitutions
Abstract Background Classically, Crotalus durissus terrificus (Cdt) venom can be described, according to chromatographic criteria, as a simple venom, composed of four major toxins, namely: gyroxin, crotamine, crotoxin and convulxin. Crotoxin is a non-covalent heterodimeric neurotoxin constituted of two subunits: an active phospholipase A2 and a chaperone p
J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis. Publicado em: 18/12/2017
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5. Peptidomic analysis of the venom of the solitary bee Xylocopa appendiculata circumvolans
Abstract Background: Among the hymenopteran insect venoms, those from social wasps and bees - such as honeybee, hornets and paper wasps - have been well documented. Their venoms are composed of a number of peptides and proteins and used for defending their nests and themselves from predators. In contrast, the venoms of solitary wasps and bees have not been
J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis. Publicado em: 28/09/2017
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6. Isolation of biologically active peptides from the venom of Japanese carpenter bee, Xylocopa appendiculata
Abstract Background Mass spectrometry-guided venom peptide profiling is a powerful tool to explore novel substances from venomous animals in a highly sensitive manner. In this study, this peptide profiling approach is successfully applied to explore the venom peptides of a Japanese solitary carpenter bee, Xylocopa appendiculata (Hymenoptera: Apoidea: Apida
J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis. Publicado em: 06/07/2017
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7. Allosteric interactions between receptor site 3 and 4 of voltage-gated sodium channels: a novel perspective for the underlying mechanism of scorpion sting-induced pain
AbstractBackground BmK I, a site-3-specific modulator of voltage-gated sodium channels (VGSCs), causes pain and hyperalgesia in rats, while BmK IT2, a site-4-specific modulator of VGSCs, suppresses pain-related responses. A stronger pain-related effect has been previously attributed to Buthus martensi Karsch (BmK) venom, which points out the joint pharmacolo
J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis. Publicado em: 10/11/2015
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8. Bothrops snake venoms and their isolated toxins, an L-amino acid oxidase and a serine protease, modulate human complement system pathways
Background Activation of the complement system plays an important role in the regulation of immune and inflammatory reactions, and contributes to inflammatory responses triggered by envenomation provoked byBothrops snakes. The present study aimed to assess whether Bothrops jararacussuand Bothrops pirajai crude venoms and their isolated toxins, namely serine
J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis. Publicado em: 29/09/2015
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9. New insights into the structural characteristics of irradiated crotamine
Abstract Background: Since ionizing radiation has the potential to alter the molecular structure and affect the biologica properties of biomolecules, it has been successfully employed to attenuate animal toxins. The present study aimed to characterize the structural modifications on irradiated crotamine, a toxin from
J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis. Publicado em: 11/08/2015
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10. Characterization of Leiurus abdullahbayrami (Scorpiones: Buthidae) venom: peptide profile, cytotoxicity and antimicrobial activity
Background Scorpion venoms are rich bioactive peptide libraries that offer promising molecules that may lead to the discovery and development of new drugs. Leiurus abdullahbayrami produces one of the most potent venoms among Turkish scorpions that provokes severe symptoms in envenomated victims. Methods In the present study, the peptide profile of the v
J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis. Publicado em: 02/12/2014
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11. Hepatotoxicity and oxidative stress induced byNaja haje crude venom
Background Snake venoms are synthesized and stored in venom glands. Most venoms are complex mixtures of several proteins, peptides, enzymes, toxins and non-protein components. In the present study, we investigated the oxidative stress and apoptosis in rat liver cells provoked by Naja haje crude injection (LD50) after four hours.Methods Wistar rats were rando
J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis. Publicado em: 02/10/2014
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12. In vitro antibacterial effect of wasp (Vespa orientalis) venom
Background The emergence of antibacterial resistance against several classes of antibiotics is an inevitable consequence of drug overuse. As antimicrobial resistance spreads throughout the globe, new substances will always be necessary to fight against multidrug-resistant microorganisms. Venoms of many animals have recently gained attention in the search f
J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis. Publicado em: 11/07/2014