Venom Wasp
Mostrando 1-12 de 21 artigos, teses e dissertações.
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1. Proteomic analysis of the venom of the social wasp Apoica pallens (Hymenoptera: Vespidae)
ABSTRACT Wasps are a diverse group of insects that possess a sting apparatus associated with a venom gland, which is used for predation and colony defense. The biochemistry of Hymenoptera venom has been evaluated in relation to allergy and immunology, and proteomics has been shown to be a powerful tool for the identification of compounds with pharmacological
Rev. Bras. entomol.. Publicado em: 13/01/2020
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2. 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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3. Biochemical characterization of a phospholipase A2 homologue from the venom of the social wasp Polybia occidentalis
Abstract Background: Wasp venoms constitute a molecular reservoir of new pharmacological substances such as peptides and proteins, biological property holders, many of which are yet to be identified. Exploring these sources may lead to the discovery of molecules hitherto unknown. This study describes, for the first time in hymenopteran venoms, the identific
J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis. Publicado em: 26/03/2018
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4. 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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5. Cloning, structural modelling and characterization of VesT2s, a wasp venom hyaluronidase (HAase) from Vespa tropica
Abstract Background: Wasp venom is a complex mixture containing proteins, enzymes and small molecules, including some of the most dangerous allergens. The greater banded wasp (Vespa tropica) is well-known for its lethal venom, whose one of the major components is a hyaluronidase (HAase). It is believed that the high protein proportion and activity of this e
J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis. Publicado em: 01/12/2016
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6. 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
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7. Effects of the European hornet ( Vespa crabro Linnaeus 1761) crude venom on its own species
Background Lethal dose 50% is a classical index of toxicity that usually employs small rodents as experimental animals. Therefore, scarce data are available on the effects of venom on invertebrates, particularly the impact of wasp venom on its own species. Findings In the present study, the lethality of Vespa crabro venom on its own species was studied. Let
J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis. Publicado em: 18/03/2013
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8. Atividades biológicas de peçonhas de vespa (Polistes lanio lanio) e formiga (Paraponera clavata) / Biological activities of wasp (Polistes lanio lanio) and ant (Paraponera clavata)
As peçonhas de himenópteros contêm diversas toxinas que podem causar hemólise, cardiotoxicidade e insuficiência renal, além de reação de hipersensibilidade. Adicionalmente, algumas vespas e formigas utilizam sua peçonha para imobilizar ou matar a presa. Neste estudo analisamos as atividades fosfolipásica (PLA2) e hemolítica bem como a atividade bi
IBICT - Instituto Brasileiro de Informação em Ciência e Tecnologia. Publicado em: 15/04/2011
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9. Evaluation of effects of photooxidized Vespa orientalis venom on memory and learning in rats
Wasp venom is mixture of complex proteins that have several physical and pharmacological properties. The photochemical detoxification of Vespa orientalis venom is expected to generate photooxidized venom sac extract (PVSE). Antigenically active PVSE is obtained by exposing the venom sac extract (VSE) of Vespa orientalis to ultraviolet radiation in the presen
Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases. Publicado em: 2011
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10. Renal- and calcium-dependent vascular effects of Polybia paulista wasp venom
In the present study, the effects of Polybia paulista venom (PPV) on renal and vascular tissues were investigated. Isolated kidneys perfused with PPV (1 and 3 μg/mL) had increased perfusion pressure, renal vascular resistance, urinary flow, and glomerular filtration rate; and reduced sodium tubular transport. Histological evaluation demonstrated deposits of
Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases. Publicado em: 2011
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11. Estudos das alteraÃÃes renais e vasculares induzidas pelo veneno da Polybia Paulista / Vascular and renal alterations induced by the polybia paulista wasp venom
PeÃonhas de Hymenoptera, particularmente das famÃlias Apidae (abelhas) e Vespidae (vespas), sÃo uma rica fonte de peptÃdeos e proteÃnas com atividades biolÃgicas. A espÃcie Polybia Paulista à uma vespa social neotropical muito agressiva e endÃmica no Sudeste do Brasil. O objetivo deste trabalho foi estudar os efeitos renais e vasculares induzidos pe
IBICT - Instituto Brasileiro de Informação em Ciência e Tecnologia. Publicado em: 05/08/2009
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12. Ultramorphological analysis of the venom glands and their histochemical relationship with the convoluted glands in the primitive social paper wasp Polistes versicolor (Hymenoptera: Vespidae)
The venom glands are part of the most important defense weapon in Aculeata: the venom apparatus. The arrangement of these glands can vary among species, but in general they are composed of long secretory tubules connected to a muscular sac-like reservoir. Although the occurrence of these variations has been documented, many studies neglected the existence of
Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases. Publicado em: 2005-06