Parasitism and venom of ectoparasitoid Scleroderma guani impairs host cellular immunity.
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DOI: 10.1002/arch.21451
Abstract: Venom is a prominently maternal virulent factor utilized by parasitoids to overcome hosts immune defense. With respect to roles of this toxic mixture involved in manipulating hosts immunity, great interest has been mostly restricted to… read more here.
Keywords: immunity; venom; guani; host ... See more keywords
Superoxide dismutase from venom of the ectoparasitoid Scleroderma guani inhibits melanization of hemolymph.
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DOI: 10.1002/arch.21503
Abstract: Superoxide dismutase (SOD) known as an important antioxidative stress protein has been recently found in venoms of several parasitoid wasps. However, its functions and characteristics as a virulent factor remain scarcely described. Here, we report… read more here.
Keywords: scleroderma guani; ectoparasitoid scleroderma; superoxide dismutase; venom ... See more keywords
Cross‐reactivity between tick and wasp venom can contribute to frequent wasp sensitization in patients with the α‐Gal syndrome
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DOI: 10.1002/clt2.12113
Abstract: Abstract Background α‐Gal syndrome (AGS) is a food allergy with severe delayed allergic reactions, mediated by IgE‐reactivity to galactose‐α1,3‐galactose (α‐Gal). AGS is strongly associated with tick bites. An increased incidence of venom sensitization has been… read more here.
Keywords: wasp venom; venom; reactivity; cross reactivity ... See more keywords
The β3-subunit modulates the effect of venom peptides ProTx-II and OD1 on NaV 1.7 gating.
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DOI: 10.1002/jcp.31018
Abstract: The voltage-gated sodium channel NaV 1.7 is involved in various pain phenotypes and is physiologically regulated by the NaV -β3-subunit. Venom toxins ProTx-II and OD1 modulate NaV 1.7 channel function and may be useful as… read more here.
Keywords: venom; treated nav; od1 nav; od1 treated ... See more keywords
Insights into the venom protein components of the egg parasitoid Anastatus japonicus (Hymenoptera: Eupelmidae).
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DOI: 10.1002/ps.5750
Abstract: BACKGROUND Parasitoid venom is composed of a complex mixture of various active substances with different biological functions and is injected in the host during the parasitoid oviposition. Anastatus japonicus (Hymenoptera: Eupelmidae) is an egg parasite… read more here.
Keywords: japonicus hymenoptera; egg parasitoid; venom; anastatus japonicus ... See more keywords
Venom Collection from Spiders and Snakes: Voluntary and Involuntary Extractions ("Milking") and Venom Gland Extractions.
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DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-9845-6_3
Abstract: Venom collection (often called "milking") provides the toxic secretions essential for studying animal venoms and/or generating venom products. Methods of venom collection vary widely, falling into three broad categories: voluntary venom extraction (inducing the animal… read more here.
Keywords: venom collection; spiders snakes; venom gland; venom ... See more keywords
Comparative study of the in vivo toxicity and pathophysiology of envenomation by three medically important Egyptian snake venoms
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DOI: 10.1007/s00204-019-02619-y
Abstract: Snakebite envenomation is a serious medical problem in many developing tropical and subtropical countries. Envenomation is registered by the World Health Organization as a neglected tropical disease due to critical shortages in the production of… read more here.
Keywords: nigricollis venom; venom; snake venoms; study ... See more keywords
Bothrops lanceolatus snake (Fer-de-lance) venom triggers inflammatory mediators’ storm in human blood
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DOI: 10.1007/s00204-020-02959-0
Abstract: Systemic increased inflammatory mediators’ levels are a hallmark in a plethora of pathological conditions, including thrombotic diseases as the envenomation by Bothrops lanceolatus snake. Multiple organ infarctions, which are not prevented by anticoagulant therapy, are… read more here.
Keywords: venom; inflammatory mediators; blood; lanceolatus venom ... See more keywords
Apoptotic Effect of Melittin Purified from Iranian Honey Bee Venom on Human Cervical Cancer HeLa Cell Line
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DOI: 10.1007/s10989-017-9641-1
Abstract: Melittin, an amphipathic 26-residue peptide, is the main component of honey bee venom. Studies have been demonstrated that melittin has an inhibitory effect on proliferation of cancer cells. However, the precise mechanism of action is… read more here.
Keywords: cancer; melittin; honey bee; venom ... See more keywords
Scorpion Venom–Toxins that Aid in Drug Development: A Review
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DOI: 10.1007/s10989-018-9721-x
Abstract: Scorpion venom components have multifaceted orientation against bacterial, viral, fungal infections and other neuronal disorders. They can modulate the ion channels (K+, Na+, Cl−, Ca2+) of our body and this concept has been hypothesized in… read more here.
Keywords: scorpion venom; venom; venom components; drug ... See more keywords
The Comparative Cytotoxic Effects of Apis mellifera Crude Venom on MCF-7 Breast Cancer Cell Line in 2D and 3D Cell Cultures
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DOI: 10.1007/s10989-019-09979-0
Abstract: Bee venom (BV) has variety of properties, such as anti-inflammatory potential and anti-cancer activity.It has been shown that BV has cytotoxic effects on MCF-7 cells in 2D culture. Cell encapsulation is one of the three-dimensional… read more here.
Keywords: cytotoxic effects; mcf cells; venom; culture ... See more keywords