Scorpion venoms consist of a complex of several toxins that exhibit a wide range of
biological properties and actions, as well as chemical compositions, toxicity, and …

Scorpion stings are currently the leading cause of venom-related injury to humans in Brazil
and are a significant public health problem globally. Only scorpions of the Tityus genus are …

Scorpion envenomation is an important public health hazard in tropical and sub-tropical
regions. Envenomation by scorpions can result in a wide range of clinical effects, including …

Many active principles produced by animals, plants and microorganisms have been
employed in the development of new drugs to treat diseases such as cancer. Among the …

Objective Envenomation by Mesobuthus tamulus scorpion sting can result in serious
cardiovascular effects. Scorpion antivenom is a specific treatment for scorpion sting …

Background Scorpion envenomation is associated with several complications. One of the
most serious complications is the cardiac involvement in the form of myocarditis that remains …

Several peptides contained in scorpion fluids showed diverse array of biological activities
with high specificities to their targeted sites. Many investigations outlined their potent effects …

Scorpion venom components have multifaceted orientation against bacterial, viral, fungal
infections and other neuronal disorders. They can modulate the ion channels (K+, Na+, Cl …

Introduction 3. Voltage-gated sodium channel 4. General characteristics of the sodium
channel scorpion toxins 4.1. Electrophysiological effects of β-ScTxs on VGSCs 4.2. Voltage …

In this study, the epidemiology and clinical findings of scorpion stings in the Şanlıurfa
province of Turkey was evaluated between May and September 2003. Data obtained from …