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 …

Scorpion venoms have proven to be excellent sources of antimicrobial agents. However,
although many of them have been functionally characterized, they remain underutilized as …

Spiders produce highly adapted venoms featuring a complex mixture of biomolecules used
mainly for hunting and defense. The most prominent components are peptidic neurotoxins, a …

The scorpion Leiurus abdullahbayrami has been associated with severe/lethal
envenomings throughout the Levant region of the Middle East, encompassing Turkey, Syria …

Abstract Background Venom phospholipase D (PLDs), dermonecrotic toxins like, are the
major molecules in the crude venom of scorpions, which are mainly responsible for lethality …

Venoms are primarily believed to evolve under strong diversifying selection resulting from
persistent coevolution between predator and prey. Recent research has challenged this …

Spiders are ancient and highly successful predators, which use venom for both predation
and defense. Their venoms are complex mixtures of potent biological molecules, emerging …

It is believed that antivenoms play a crucial role in neutralizing venoms. However,
uncontrolled clinical effects appear in patients stung by scorpions after the injection of …

Heloderma horridum horridum, a venomous reptile native to America, has a venom with
potential applications in treating type II diabetes. In this work, H. h. horridum venom was …

Scorpion stings are a significant public health concern globally, particularly in tropical and
subtropical regions. Scorpion venoms contain a diverse array of bioactive peptides, and …