Leiurus quinquestriatus is a single species genus scorpion of Saharan origin, which has
penetrated the Mediterranean region. The Sinai Isthmus is believed to be the region in …

Indian Red Scorpion (Mesobuthus tamulus) stings are a neglected public health problem in
tropical and sub-tropical countries, including India. The drawbacks of conventional therapies …

Scatophagus argus of the family Scatophagidae inflicts painful wounds in fishermen while
handling it. The venom induces prominent local tissue damage characterized by pain …

Accidents caused by lionfish (Pterios volitans) envenomation are characterized by edema,
intense pain, and necrosis at the site of sting. The mode of action and biochemistry of …

Scorpion venom toxicity is of major concern due to its influence on human activities and
public health. The cytotoxicity and apoptosis induced by scorpion L. quinquestriatus venom …

Several studies have been published about the clinical and biochemical manifestations
produced by the venom of scorpions of the Buthidae family, but very few reports have …

The general objective of the present study is to examine the intraspecific variations in the
morphological characters of the scorpion, Scorpio maurus palmatus, populations inhabiting …

Venoms and toxins from some snakes are known to influence the growth of cancer cells. In
this study we determine the potential efficacy, the cytotoxic and antitumor effects of scorpion …

Scorpion envenomation injures a number of organs, including the kidney. Mechanisms
proposed to explain the renal tubule injury include direct effects of venom on tubule …

In this study, the lethality as well as the biochemical and histological effects of Cobra (Naja
haje) envenomation at a sublethal dose has been investigated in mice and rats. The venom …