Mechanosensory pathways of scorpion pecten hair sensillae—Adjustment of body height and pecten position
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DOI: 10.1002/cne.25384
Abstract: Scorpions’ sensory abilities are intriguing, especially the rather enigmatic ventral comb‐like chemo‐ and mechanosensory organs, the so‐called pectines. Attached ventrally to the second mesosomal segment just posterior to the coxae of the fourth walking leg… read more here.
Keywords: adjustment body; pecten hair; body height; hair sensillae ... See more keywords
Biochemical Characterization of HL-7 and HL-10 Peptides Identified from Scorpion Venom of Hemiscorpius lepturus
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DOI: 10.1007/s10989-017-9625-1
Abstract: In this study, the scorpion venom of H. lepturus was fractionized by reversed phase high-pressure liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC). The sequences of two peptide fractions were identified by tandem mass spectrometry and named as HL-10 (AFPYYGHHLG)… read more here.
Keywords: scorpion venom; identified scorpion; characterization peptides; biochemical characterization ... See more keywords
Separation and Purification of Antioxidant Peptides from Enzymatically Prepared Scorpion (Buthus martensii Karsch) Protein Hydrolysates
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DOI: 10.1007/s10989-019-09976-3
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to separate and purify antioxidant peptides from the scorpion (Buthus martensii Karsch) protein hydrolysates (SPHs). Scorpion protein (SP) was first hydrolyzed by trypsin, papain, and alcalase, respectively. Results from… read more here.
Keywords: protein; scorpion buthus; scorpion; antioxidant peptides ... See more keywords
Expression and purification of recombinant alpha-toxin AnCra1 from the scorpion Androctonus crassicauda and its functional characterization on mammalian sodium channels.
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DOI: 10.1007/s11033-021-06624-2
Abstract: BACKGROUND Alpha-scorpion toxins with long-chain peptide and four disulfide bonds represent diverse pharmacological profiles for various subtypes of voltage-gated sodium channels. Obtaining the natural toxins are difficult and time-consuming process, which represents the major difficulty… read more here.
Keywords: toxin ancra1; scorpion androctonus; scorpion; toxin ... See more keywords
Second Dose of Scorpion Antivenom in Children with Indian Red Scorpion (Mesobuthus tamulus) Sting Envenomation
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DOI: 10.1007/s13312-018-1275-7
Abstract: ObjectiveTo study the effect of the second dose of scorpion antivenom in children with nonresolving or worsening scorpion sting envenomation.Methods72 children aged ≤12 years with scorpion sting envenomation grade 2 and above were enrolled. 61… read more here.
Keywords: second dose; scorpion; sting envenomation; scorpion antivenom ... See more keywords
Scorpions and scorpionism in Iran's central desert.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2016.12.003
Abstract: Venomous scorpions have extreme importance in field of medicine and public health. This descriptive - analytic study was done to identify scorpion fauna, their ecological aspects as well as scorpionism for risk management and prevention… read more here.
Keywords: topography; iran central; scorpion; scorpionism ... See more keywords
Ion channel modulation by scorpion hemolymph and its defensin ingredients highlights origin of neurotoxins in telson formed in Paleozoic scorpions.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.01.133
Abstract: An increasing number of scorpion fossils indicate that the venomous telson developed from the sharp telson in sea scorpions into the extant scorpion-like telson in aquatic scorpions in the Paleozoic Era and then further evolved… read more here.
Keywords: scorpion; kv1 kv1; scorpion hemolymph; telson ... See more keywords
Development of a new approach of immunotherapy against scorpion envenoming: Avian IgYs an alternative to equine IgGs
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DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2018.06.013
Abstract: &NA; Antivenom treatment has been largely used against scorpion stings. Despite their efficacy, the use of mammalian antivenoms may cause adverse effects due to the immune system activation. IgYs from hyperimmunized laying hens against venoms… read more here.
Keywords: scorpion venom; alternative equine; igys; scorpion ... See more keywords
Profiling the short, linear, non-disulfide bond-containing peptidome from the venom of the scorpion Tityus obscurus.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jprot.2017.09.006
Abstract: Many scorpion accidents occur in the Brazilian Amazonian region and are frequently caused by Tityus obscurus. Approximately 5% of the crude venom of this species is composed of short linear, non-disulfide-bridged peptides, which have not… read more here.
Keywords: venom; linear non; scorpion; non disulfide ... See more keywords
Saudi medicinal plants for the treatment of scorpion sting envenomation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2016.10.010
Abstract: Scorpion sting envenoming poses major public health problems. The treatment modalities include antivenoms, chemical antidotes and phytotherapy, with varying degrees of effectiveness and side effects. In this investigation, we reviewed the use of Saudi medicinal… read more here.
Keywords: treatment scorpion; plants treatment; treatment; scorpion ... See more keywords
Design and expression of recombinant toxins from Mexican scorpions of the genus Centruroides for production of antivenoms
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DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2017.01.015
Abstract: ABSTRACT This manuscript describes the design of plasmids containing the genes coding for four main mammalian toxins of scorpions from the genus Centruroides (C.) of Mexico. The genes that code for toxin 2 of C.… read more here.
Keywords: venom; scorpion; expression; recombinant toxins ... See more keywords