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 diversity of venom components of the scorpion species Paravaejovis schwenkmeyeri (Scorpiones: Vaejovidae) revealed by transcriptome and proteome analyses
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DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2018.06.085
Abstract: ABSTRACT The recent publication of high‐throughput transcriptomic and proteomic analyses of scorpion venom glands has increased our knowledge on the biodiversity of venom components. In this contribution, we report the transcriptome of the venom gland… read more here.
Keywords: venom; venom components; scorpion species; paravaejovis schwenkmeyeri ... See more keywords
Bothrops moojeni Venom and Its Components Strongly Affect Osteoclasts’ Maturation and Protein Patterns
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DOI: 10.3390/toxins13070459
Abstract: Osteoclasts (OCs) are important for bone maintenance, calcium balance, and tissue regeneration regulation and are involved in different inflammatory diseases. Our study aimed to evaluate the effect of Bothrops moojeni’s venom and its low and… read more here.
Keywords: strongly affect; moojeni venom; venom components; components strongly ... See more keywords
Anticancer Activity of Bee Venom Components against Breast Cancer
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DOI: 10.3390/toxins14070460
Abstract: While the survival rate has increased due to treatments for breast cancer, the quality of life has decreased because of the side effects of chemotherapy. Various toxins are being developed as alternative breast cancer treatments,… read more here.
Keywords: venom components; breast cancer; bee venom;