Scorpion venoms have long captivated scientific researchers, primarily due to the potency
and specificity of the mechanism of action of their derived components. Among other …

Background: Scorpions are widely known for the neurotoxic effects of their venoms, which
contain peptides affecting ionic channels. Although Colombia is recognized for its scorpion …

The increment in the number of scorpion envenoming cases in Mexico is mainly associated
to the rapid growth of the urban areas, and consequently, to the invasion of natural habitats …

In this study, we characterize the venom of Centruroides edwardsii, one of the most
abundant scorpions in urban and rural areas of Costa Rica, in terms of its biochemical …

We report on the first studies on the characterization of venom from Phoneutria boliviensis
(Aranae: Ctenidae)(FO Pickard-Cambridge, 1897), done with Colombian species. After the …

This study investigated geographic variability in the venom of Centruroides sculpturatus
scorpions from different biotopes. Venom from scorpions collected from two different regions …

Scorpions use their venom in defensive situations as well as for subduing prey. Since some
species of scorpion use their venom more in defensive situations than others, this may have …

The scorpion venom is a cocktail of many components. Its composition can exhibit a level of
plasticity in response to different behavioral and environmental factors, leading to …

Understanding the nature and strength of natural selection that influences the evolution of
genes is one of the major aspects of modern evolutionary biological studies. Animal venoms …

Scorpion venom research aims to develop treatments for dangerous species and identify
candidates for new drugs. The extraction of high-quality venom, which is essential, requires …