Tityus serrulatus (Ts) is the main scorpion species of medical importance in Brazil. Ts venom
is composed of several compounds such as mucus, inorganic salts, lipids, amines …

In Brazil, the scorpion species responsible for most severe incidents belong to the Tityus
genus and, among this group, T. serrulatus, T. bahiensis, T. stigmurus and T. obscurus are …

Snake venom serine proteases (SVSPs) are complex and multifunctional enzymes, acting
primarily on hemostasis. In this work, we report the hitherto unknown inhibitory effect of a …

Polycystic kidney diseases (PKDs) are genetic disorders that can cause renal failure and
death in children and adults. Lowering cAMP in cystic tissues through the inhibition of the …

This review categorizes functionally validated actions of defined scorpion toxin (SCTX)
neuropeptides across ion channel subclasses, highlighting key trends in this rapidly …

The role of diet in venom composition has been a topic of intense research interest. This
work presents evidence that the variation in the venom composition from the scorpion Tityus …

Animal venoms are rich in hundreds of toxins with extraordinary biological activities. Their
exploitation is difficult due to their complexity and the small quantities of venom available …

In the last decades, Ts1 has not only been the subject of many studies, it has also been
considered as a very useful tool to investigate Na V channels and to explore the exact role of …

Abstract Background: Tityus serrulatus venom (Ts venom) is a complex mixture of several
compounds with biotechnological and therapeutical potentials, which highlights the …

Several research groups have studied the components produced by the venom gland of the
scorpion Tityus serrulatus, which has one of the most lethal venoms in the world. Various …