Scorpion Venom
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1. 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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2. Scorpions and life-history strategies: from evolutionary dynamics toward the scorpionism problem
Abstract This work aims to contribute to the general information on scorpion reproductive patterns in general including species that can be noxious to humans. Scorpions are unusual among terrestrial arthropods in several of their life-history traits since in many aspects their reproductive strategies are more similar to those of superior vertebrates than to
J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis. Publicado em: 21/09/2018
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3. Scorpionism by Hemiscorpius spp. in Iran: a review
Abstract Scorpions are distributed throughout Iran and the genus Hemiscorpius is particularly important in this region. Hemiscorpius lepturus is the most significant species within the genus in the country. Since scorpionism provoked by Hemiscorpius comprises a medical emergency, the present study is focused on this important issue. In order to perform the p
J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis. Publicado em: 07/05/2018
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4. The evolution and distribution of noxious species of scorpions (Arachnida: Scorpiones)
Abstract This contribution attempts to bring some general information on the evolution and, in particular, on the geographic distribution of scorpion species noxious to humans. Since 95% of the scorpions incidents are generated by specimens of the family Buthidae C. L. Koch, the analysis will be limited to this familial group. As in previous similar contribu
J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis. Publicado em: 22/02/2018
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5. Effects of Brazilian scorpion venoms on the central nervous system
Abstract In Brazil, the scorpion species responsible for most severe incidents belong to the Tityus genus and, among this group, T. serrulatus, T. bahiensis, T. stigmurus and T. obscurus are the most dangerous ones. Other species such as T. metuendus, T. silvestres, T. brazilae, T. confluens, T. costatus, T. fasciolatus and T. neglectus are also found in the
J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis. Publicado em: 22/02/2018
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6. Perinatal effects of scorpion venoms: maternal and offspring development
Abstract Scorpion envenomation is a public health problem, especially in tropical and subtropical countries. Considering the high incidence of scorpionism in some areas, pregnant women and nursing mothers may be possible victims. Scorpion stings alter the release of neurotransmitters and some cytokines. These mediators act as organizers and programmers in th
J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis. Publicado em: 08/02/2018
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7. Cytotoxic activity of Androctonus australis hector venom and its toxic fractions on human lung cancer cell line
Abstract Background: Several studies have showed that animal venoms are a source of bioactive compounds that may inhibit the growth of cancer cells, which makes them useful agents for therapeutic applications. Recently, it was established that venom toxins from scorpions induced cytotoxic, antiproliferative and apoptogenic effects on cancer cells. Therefore
J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis. Publicado em: 01/12/2016
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8. Tityus serrulatus envenoming in non-obese diabetic mice: a risk factor for severity
Abstract Background In Brazil, accidents with venomous animals are considered a public health problem. Tityus serrulatus (Ts), popularly known as the yellow scorpion, is most frequently responsible for the severe accidents in the country. Ts envenoming can cause several signs and symptoms classified according to their clinical manifestations as mild, moder
J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis. Publicado em: 13/10/2016
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9. Cardiorespiratory alterations in rodents experimentally envenomed with Hadruroides lunatus scorpion venom
Abstract Background Hadruroides lunatus is the most abundant scorpion species in the Peruvian central coast, where most of the accidents involving humans are registered. In spite of its prevalence, there are only very few studies on H. lunatus envenomation. The aim of the present study was to analyze the cardiorespiratory alterations caused by H. lunatus en
J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis. Publicado em: 26/09/2016
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10. Scorpion incidents, misidentification cases and possible implications for the final interpretation of results
Abstract The aim of this contribution is to bring general information on the classification and in particular on the specific identification of scorpion species dangerous to humans. Several generic groups are taken into consideration, but the Neotropical genus Tityus C. L. Koch, 1836 is used as a major example. The content of this paper is mostly addressed t
J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis. Publicado em: 22/09/2016
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11. Scorpionism by Tityus silvestris in eastern Brazilian Amazon
Abstract Background Scorpionism is a serious public health problem in Brazil. Although cases of envenomation by scorpions are frequent in Brazil, Tityus silvestris – found throughout the Amazon region – is considered of minor medical significance and with only a few descriptions in the literature. This article aims to describe for the first time the ep
J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis. Publicado em: 22/09/2016
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12. Eryngium creticum – ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry and pharmacological activity. A review
Abstract Eryngium creticum Lam. (E. cyaneum Sibth. & Sm., E. syriacum Lam.), Saniculoideae, Apiaceae is of great importance in the traditional Greco – Arab medicine. This study was carried out in order to contribute to the ethnopharmacological knowledge of this medicinal species. This review describes the botanical characterization and distribution, as wel
Rev. bras. farmacogn.. Publicado em: 2016-06