Neurotoxins
Mostrando 1-12 de 161 artigos, teses e dissertações.
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1. Hospital-acquired intestinal toxemia botulism in a newly diagnosed adult colon cancer patient
ABSTRACT This manuscript reports a case of intestinal toxemia botulism in an adult with recently diagnosed metastatic colon cancer in whom botulism symptoms began 23 days after hospital admission. Representing the rarest form of botulism presentation in clinical practice, this infectious disease may have developed due to a cluster of predisposing factors tha
Rev. Inst. Med. trop. S. Paulo. Publicado em: 12/09/2019
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2. Proteome of fraction from Tityus serrulatus venom reveals new enzymes and toxins
Abstract Background: Tityus serrulatus venom (Ts venom) is a complex mixture of several compounds with biotechnological and therapeutical potentials, which highlights the importance of the identification and characterization of these components. Although a considerable number of studies have been dedicated to the characterization of this complex cocktail, t
J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis. Publicado em: 18/04/2019
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3. Scorpion toxins targeting Kv1.3 channels: insights into immunosuppression
Abstract Scorpion venoms are natural sources of molecules that have, in addition to their toxic function, potential therapeutic applications. In this source the neurotoxins can be found especially those that act on potassium channels. Potassium channels are responsible for maintaining the membrane potential in the excitable cells, especially the voltage-depe
J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis. Publicado em: 15/04/2019
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4. Non-neurotoxic activity of Malayan krait (Bungarus candidus) venom from Thailand
Abstract Background: Envenoming by kraits (genus Bungarus) is a medically significant issue in South Asia and Southeast Asia. Malayan krait (Bungarus candidus) venom is known to contain highly potent neurotoxins. In recent years, there have been reports on the non-neurotoxic activities of krait venom that include myotoxicity and nephrotoxicity. However, res
J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis. Publicado em: 07/05/2018
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5. Heterologous expression, protein folding and antibody recognition of a neurotoxin from the Mexican coral snake Micrurus laticorallis
Abstract Background The cysteine-rich neurotoxins from elapid venoms are primarily responsible for human and animal envenomation; however, their low concentration in the venom may hamper the production of efficient elapid antivenoms. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to produce fully active elapid neurotoxic immunogens for elapid antivenom produc
J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis. Publicado em: 13/10/2016
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6. UPLC–QTOF–MS and NMR analyses of graviola (Annona muricata) leaves
ABSTRACT Graviola leaves (Annona muricata L., Annonaceae) are used by some people to try to treat or even cure cancer, even though over-consumption of the fruit, which contains the neurotoxins annonacin and squamocin has caused an atypical form of Parkinson's disease. In previous analyses, the fruits were extracted with methanol under ambient conditions befo
Rev. bras. farmacogn.. Publicado em: 2016-04
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7. Arachnids of medical importance in Brazil: main active compounds present in scorpion and spider venoms and tick saliva
Arachnida is the largest class among the arthropods, constituting over 60,000 described species (spiders, mites, ticks, scorpions, palpigrades, pseudoscorpions, solpugids and harvestmen). Many accidents are caused by arachnids, especially spiders and scorpions, while some diseases can be transmitted by mites and ticks. These animals are widely dispersed in u
J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis. Publicado em: 29/09/2015
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8. The unfulfilled promises of scorpion insectotoxins
Abstract Since the description and biochemical characterization of the first insect-specific neurotoxins from scorpion venoms, almost all contributions have highlighted their potential application as leads for the development of potent bioinsecticides. Their practical use, however, has been hindered by different factors, some of which are in
J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis. Publicado em: 11/08/2015
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9. Infiltrated plaques resulting from an injury caused by the common octopus (Octopus vulgaris): a case report
Several species of octopus are considered venomous due to toxins present in the glands connected to their “beak”, which may be associated with hunt and kill of prey. Herein, we report an accident involving a common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) that injured an instructor during a practical biology lesson and provoked an inflamed infiltrated plaque on the ha
J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis. Publicado em: 02/12/2014
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10. Comparative analysis of the venom proteome of four important Malaysian snake species
Background Naja kaouthia, Ophiophagus hannah, Bungarus fasciatus and Calloselasma rhodostoma are four venomous snakes indigenous to Malaysia. In the present study, their proteomic profile by two-dimensional gel electrophoresis (2-DE) have been separated and compared. Results The 2-DE of venoms of the four species snake demonstrated complexity and obvious
J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis. Publicado em: 04/03/2014
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11. Production and characterization of recombinant chimeras C and D of Clostridium botulinum / Produção e caracterização de quimeras recombinantes C e D de Clostridium botulinum
Bovine Botulism is a lethal intoxication caused by the ingestion of the neurotoxins produced by Clostridium botulinum types C and D that inhibit the release of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction leading to death by flaccid paralysis. It produces important economic losses, being a major cause of casualties in cattle in several regions of Brazil. The
IBICT - Instituto Brasileiro de Informação em Ciência e Tecnologia. Publicado em: 24/08/2012
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12. Produção e caracterização de quimeras recombinantes C e D de Clostridium botulinum / Production and characterization of recombinant chimeras C and D of Clostridium botulinum
O botulismo bovino é uma intoxicação letal causada pela ingestão da neurotoxina produzida pelo Clostridium botulinum principalmente dos tipos C e D que atua inibindo a liberação de acetilcolina na junção neuromuscular levando à morte por paralisia flácida, com grande importância econômica e sanitária, sendo uma das principais causas de morte em
IBICT - Instituto Brasileiro de Informação em Ciência e Tecnologia. Publicado em: 08/08/2012