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Isolation and characterization of five novel disulfide-poor conopeptides from Conus marmoreus venom 五种新型二硫化物不佳conpeptide的分离与鉴定
IF 2.4 3区 医学
Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins Including Tropical Diseases Pub Date : 2022-05-18 DOI: 10.1590/1678-9199-jvatitd-2021-0116
Ying Fu, Yu Zhang, Shuang Ju, Bokai Ma, Wenwen Huang, S. Luo
{"title":"Isolation and characterization of five novel disulfide-poor conopeptides from Conus marmoreus venom","authors":"Ying Fu, Yu Zhang, Shuang Ju, Bokai Ma, Wenwen Huang, S. Luo","doi":"10.1590/1678-9199-jvatitd-2021-0116","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1590/1678-9199-jvatitd-2021-0116","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Background: Conopeptides from cone snail venom have aroused great interest related to the discovery of novel bioactive candidates, due to their excellent prospects for the treatment of various health problems such as pain, addiction, psychosis and epilepsy. In order to explore novel biopeptides, we investigated the structure and function of five novel conopeptides isolated from the venom of Conus marmoreus from South China Sea. Methods: C. marmoreus crude venom was prepared, fractionated and purified by HPLC system. The primary sequences of the five novel disulfide-poor conopeptides Mr-1 to Mr-5 were identified by comprehensive analysis of de novo MALDI-TOF tandem mass spectrometry and Edman degradation data. In order to investigate their function, these five conopeptides were synthesized by Fmoc-SPPS chemistry, and their biological effects at several heterologous rat nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) subtypes (α1β1δε, α3β2, α3β4, α4β2) were determined by electrophysiological technique. Results: Five novel disulfide-poor conopeptides were identified and named as follows: Mr-1 (DWEYHAHPKPNSFWT), Mr-2 (YPTRAYPSNKFG), Mr-3 (NVIQAPAQSVAPP NTST), Mr-4 [KENVLNKLKSK(L/I)] and Mr-5 [NAVAAAN(L/I)PG(L/I)V]. None of them contains a disulfide bond. The sequences of conopeptides Mr-2 to Mr-5 do not belong to any category of the known disulfide-poor conopeptides. No significant activity against the above nAChR subtypes were observed for the five conopeptides at 100 µM. Conclusion: We purified and structurally characterized five novel disulfide-poor conopeptides from C. marmoreus crude venom and first investigated their nAChR inhibitory effects. This work expanded our knowledge on the structure and function of disulfide-poor conopeptides from this cone snail venom.","PeriodicalId":17565,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins Including Tropical Diseases","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2022-05-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86183979","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 2
Standardization of molecular techniques for the detection and characterization of intestinal protozoa and other pathogens in humans 人类肠道原生动物和其他病原体检测和鉴定分子技术的标准化
IF 2.4 3区 医学
Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins Including Tropical Diseases Pub Date : 2022-05-06 DOI: 10.1590/1678-9199-JVATITD-2021-0099
M. A. V. Ysea, Mariana Cedeño Umaña, Sofia Pereira Fuentes, Idalia Valerio Campos, M. Carmona
{"title":"Standardization of molecular techniques for the detection and characterization of intestinal protozoa and other pathogens in humans","authors":"M. A. V. Ysea, Mariana Cedeño Umaña, Sofia Pereira Fuentes, Idalia Valerio Campos, M. Carmona","doi":"10.1590/1678-9199-JVATITD-2021-0099","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1590/1678-9199-JVATITD-2021-0099","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Background: The intrinsic sensitivity limitations of basic parasitological methods, along with the particular biological characteristics of parasites, make these methods ineffective to differentiate morphologically indistinguishable species. Molecular detection and characterization techniques could be used to overcome these problems. The purpose of this work was to standardize molecular polymerase chain reaction (PCR) techniques, described in the literature, for the detection and molecular characterization of intestinal protozoa and other pathogens in humans. Methods: DNA was extracted from human or animal feces, previously washed or cultured in Boeck Drbohlav's Modified Medium. DNA extraction was performed with Machery-Nagel extraction kits. The standardization of the PCR, nested-PCR or RFLP techniques was carried out according to the literature. For each molecular technique performed, the sensitivity of the test was determined based on the minimun quantity required of DNA (sensitivity A) and the minimum quantity of life forms that the test detected (sensitivity B). Results: Sensitivity A was 10 fg for G. duodenalis, 12.5 pg for Entamoeba histolytica or Entamoeba dispar, 50 fg for Cryptosporidium spp., 225 pg for Cyclospora spp. and 800 fg or 8 fg for Blastocystis spp. after performing a 1780 bp PCR or 310 bp nested PCR, respectively. The sensitivity B was 100 cysts for G. duodenalis, 500 cysts for E. histolytica or E. dispar, 1000 oocysts for Cyclospora spp. and 3600 or four vegetatives forms for PCR or nested PCR of Blastocystis spp., respectively. Conclusions: The molecular detection of protozoa and chromist was achieved and the molecular characterization allowed the genotyping of some of the parasites such as Giardia duodenalis, Cryptosporidium spp., and Blastocystis spp. This study summarizes the molecular techniques for epidemiological studies in humans and animals, and helps in the investigation of their transmission sources in countries where intestinal parasites are a public health problem.","PeriodicalId":17565,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins Including Tropical Diseases","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2022-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80632466","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 1
Overview of protein posttranslational modifications in Arthropoda venoms. 节肢动物毒液中的蛋白质翻译后修饰概述。
IF 1.8 3区 医学
Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins Including Tropical Diseases Pub Date : 2022-04-15 eCollection Date: 2022-01-01 DOI: 10.1590/1678-9199-JVATITD-2021-0047
Marcella Nunes de Melo-Braga, Raniele da Silva Moreira, João Henrique Diniz Brandão Gervásio, Liza Figueiredo Felicori
{"title":"Overview of protein posttranslational modifications in Arthropoda venoms.","authors":"Marcella Nunes de Melo-Braga, Raniele da Silva Moreira, João Henrique Diniz Brandão Gervásio, Liza Figueiredo Felicori","doi":"10.1590/1678-9199-JVATITD-2021-0047","DOIUrl":"10.1590/1678-9199-JVATITD-2021-0047","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Accidents with venomous animals are a public health issue worldwide. Among the species involved in these accidents are scorpions, spiders, bees, wasps, and other members of the phylum Arthropoda. The knowledge of the function of proteins present in these venoms is important to guide diagnosis, therapeutics, besides being a source of a large variety of biotechnological active molecules. Although our understanding about the characteristics and function of arthropod venoms has been evolving in the last decades, a major aspect crucial for the function of these proteins remains poorly studied, the posttranslational modifications (PTMs). Comprehension of such modifications can contribute to better understanding the basis of envenomation, leading to improvements in the specificities of potential therapeutic toxins. Therefore, in this review, we bring to light protein/toxin PTMs in arthropod venoms by accessing the information present in the UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot database, including experimental and putative inferences. Then, we concentrate our discussion on the current knowledge on protein phosphorylation and glycosylation, highlighting the potential functionality of these modifications in arthropod venom. We also briefly describe general approaches to study \"PTM-functional-venomics\", herein referred to the integration of PTM-venomics with a functional investigation of PTM impact on venom biology. Furthermore, we discuss the bottlenecks in toxinology studies covering PTM investigation. In conclusion, through the mining of PTMs in arthropod venoms, we observed a large gap in this field that limits our understanding on the biology of these venoms, affecting the diagnosis and therapeutics development. Hence, we encourage community efforts to draw attention to a better understanding of PTM in arthropod venom toxins.</p>","PeriodicalId":17565,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins Including Tropical Diseases","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2022-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9036706/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79396632","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 0
β-micrustoxin (Mlx-9), a PLA2 from Micrurus lemniscatus snake venom: biochemical characterization and anti-proliferative effect mediated by p53 从lemniscatus蛇毒中提取的PLA2 β-微毒毒素(Mlx-9):生化特性及p53介导的抗增殖作用
IF 2.4 3区 医学
Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins Including Tropical Diseases Pub Date : 2022-04-11 DOI: 10.1590/1678-9199-jvatitd-2021-0094
Natália dos Santos, Andréia de Souza Imberg, D. C. Mariano, Angelina Cirelli de Moraes, Jéssica Andrade-Silva, C. M. Fernandes, Ana Claudia Martins Sobral, K. Giannotti, W. M. T. Kuwabara, D. C. Pimenta, D. Maria, M. Sandoval, S. Afeche
{"title":"β-micrustoxin (Mlx-9), a PLA2 from Micrurus lemniscatus snake venom: biochemical characterization and anti-proliferative effect mediated by p53","authors":"Natália dos Santos, Andréia de Souza Imberg, D. C. Mariano, Angelina Cirelli de Moraes, Jéssica Andrade-Silva, C. M. Fernandes, Ana Claudia Martins Sobral, K. Giannotti, W. M. T. Kuwabara, D. C. Pimenta, D. Maria, M. Sandoval, S. Afeche","doi":"10.1590/1678-9199-jvatitd-2021-0094","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1590/1678-9199-jvatitd-2021-0094","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Background Endogenous phospholipases A2 (PLA2) play a fundamental role in inflammation, neurodegenerative diseases, apoptosis and cellular senescence. Neurotoxins with PLA2 activity are found in snake venoms from the Elapidae and Viperidae families. The mechanism of action of these neurotoxins have been studied using hippocampal and cerebellar neuronal cultures showing [Ca2+]i increase, mitochondrial depolarization and cell death. Astrocytes are rarely used as a model, despite being modulators at the synapses and responsible for homeostasis and defense in the central nervous system. Preserving the cell division ability, they can be utilized to study the cell proliferation process. In the present work cultured astrocytes and glioblastoma cells were employed to characterize the action of β-micrustoxin (previously named Mlx-9), a PLA2 isolated from Micrurus lemniscatus snake venom. The β-micrustoxin structure was determined and the cell proliferation, cell cycle phases and the regulatory proteins p53, p21 and p27 were investigated. Methods β-micrustoxin was characterized biochemically by a proteomic approach. Astrocytes were obtained by dissociation of pineal glands from Wistar rats; glioblastoma tumor cells were purchased from ATCC and Sigma and cultured in DMEM medium. Cell viability was evaluated by MTT assay; cell proliferation and cell cycle phases were analyzed by flow cytometry; p53, p21 and p27 proteins were studied by western blotting and immunocytochemistry. Results Proteomic analysis revealed fragments on β-micrustoxin that aligned with a PLA2 from Micrurus lemniscatus lemniscatus previously identified as transcript ID DN112835_C3_g9_i1/m.9019. β-micrustoxin impaired the viability of astrocytes and glioblastoma tumor cells. There was a reduction in cell proliferation, an increase in G2/M phase and activation of p53, p21 and p27 proteins in astrocytes. Conclusion These findings indicate that β-micrustoxin from Micrurus lemniscatus venom could inhibit cell proliferation through p53, p21 and p27 activation thus imposing cell cycle arrest at the checkpoint G2/M.","PeriodicalId":17565,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins Including Tropical Diseases","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2022-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88975405","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 1
Biochemical and proteomic analyses of venom from a new pit viper, Protobothrops kelomohy 一种新蝮蛇的毒液的生化和蛋白质组学分析
IF 2.4 3区 医学
Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins Including Tropical Diseases Pub Date : 2022-04-11 DOI: 10.1590/1678-9199-JVATITD-2021-0080
L. Chanhome, O. Khow, O. Reamtong, T. Vasaruchapong, Panithi Laoungbua, Tanapong Tawan, S. Suntrarachun, S. Sitprija, S. Kumkate, N. Chaiyabutr
{"title":"Biochemical and proteomic analyses of venom from a new pit viper, Protobothrops kelomohy","authors":"L. Chanhome, O. Khow, O. Reamtong, T. Vasaruchapong, Panithi Laoungbua, Tanapong Tawan, S. Suntrarachun, S. Sitprija, S. Kumkate, N. Chaiyabutr","doi":"10.1590/1678-9199-JVATITD-2021-0080","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1590/1678-9199-JVATITD-2021-0080","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Background: A new pit viper, Protobothrops kelomohy, has been recently discovered in northern and northwestern Thailand. Envenoming by the other Protobothrops species across several Asian countries has been a serious health problem since their venom is highly hematotoxic. However, the management of P. kelomohy bites is required as no specific antivenom is available. This study aimed to investigate the biochemical properties and proteomes of P. kelomohy venom (PKV), including the cross-neutralization to its lethality with antivenoms available in Thailand. Methods: PKV was evaluated for its neutralizing capacity (ER50), lethality (LD50), procoagulant and hemorrhagic effects with three monovalent antivenoms (TAAV, DSAV, and CRAV) and one polyvalent (HPAV) hematotoxic antivenom. The enzymatic activities were examined in comparison with venoms of Trimeresurus albolabris (TAV), Daboia siamensis (DSV), Calloselasma rhodostoma (CRV). Molecular mass was separated on SDS-PAGE, then the specific proteins were determined by western blotting. The venom protein classification was analyzed using mass spectrometry-based proteomics. Results: Intravenous LD50 of PKV was 0.67 µg/g. ER50 of HPAV, DSAV and TAAV neutralize PKV at 1.02, 0.36 and 0.12 mg/mL, respectively. PKV exhibited procoagulant effect with a minimal coagulation dose of 12.5 ± 0.016 µg/mL and hemorrhagic effect with a minimal hemorrhagic dose of 1.20 ± 0.71 µg/mouse. HPAV was significantly effective in neutralizing procoagulant and hemorrhagic effects of PKV than those of TAAV, DSAV and CRAV. All enzymatic activities among four venoms exhibited significant differences. PKV proteome revealed eleven classes of putative snake venom proteins, predominantly metalloproteinase (40.85%), serine protease (29.93%), and phospholipase A2 (15.49%). Conclusions: Enzymatic activities of PKV are similarly related to other viperid venoms in this study by quantitatively hematotoxic properties. Three major venom toxins were responsible for coagulopathy in PKV envenomation. The antivenom HPAV was considered effective in neutralizing the lethality, procoagulant and hemorrhagic effects of PKV.","PeriodicalId":17565,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins Including Tropical Diseases","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2022-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73758748","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 4
Comparative compositional and functional venomic profiles among venom specimens from juvenile, subadult and adult Russell’s viper ( Daboia siamensis ): correlation with renal pathophysiology in experimental rabbits 幼年、亚成体和成体罗素蝰蛇(Daboia siamensis)毒液标本的成分和功能比较:与实验兔肾脏病理生理的相关性
IF 2.4 3区 医学
Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins Including Tropical Diseases Pub Date : 2022-04-04 DOI: 10.1590/1678-9199-JVATITD-2021-0111
N. Chaiyabutr, L. Chanhome, T. Vasaruchapong, Panithi Laoungbua, O. Khow, A. Rungsipipat, O. Reamtong, V. Sitprija
{"title":"Comparative compositional and functional venomic profiles among venom specimens from juvenile, subadult and adult Russell’s viper ( Daboia siamensis ): correlation with renal pathophysiology in experimental rabbits","authors":"N. Chaiyabutr, L. Chanhome, T. Vasaruchapong, Panithi Laoungbua, O. Khow, A. Rungsipipat, O. Reamtong, V. Sitprija","doi":"10.1590/1678-9199-JVATITD-2021-0111","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1590/1678-9199-JVATITD-2021-0111","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Background: Eastern Russell’s viper (Daboia siamensis) is one of the most medically significant snakes responsible for the development of acute renal failure. However, variation of the clinical picture and renal pathophysiology following bites by young and adult D. siamensis have not been elucidated. Methods: In this study, we analyzed the venomic profiles of D. siamensis at different maturation stages of juvenile, subadult and adult groups. The same pooled venom from each group was subjected to enzymatic, electrophoretic and proteomic analysis, including sublethal toxicity (0.1 mg/kg iv.) examined on bodily functions by comparing the venom compositional and functional profiles among venom specimens from juvenile, subadult and adult D. siamensis by correlating them with the renal pathophysiology in experimental rabbits. Results: The comparative studies revealed that juvenile venom possessed higher phospholipase A2, metalloproteinase and serine proteinase levels, while subadult and adult venoms contained more L-amino acid oxidase, phosphodiesterase, the Kunitz-type serine protease inhibitor, disintegrin families and endothelial growth factor. An in vivo study revealed that the adult and subadult venoms caused persistent hypotension and bradycardia, while thrombocytopenia was a more characteristic effect of juvenile venom. All venom age groups showed significant reductions in renal hemodynamics and electrolyte excretions. The juvenile venom caused a higher tubulonephrosis lesion score than adult and subadult venoms. Conclusions: The D. siamensis venom shows an ontogenetic shift in its compositions and activities. Renal function alterations after envenomation depend on either the synergistic actions of different venom components or the disproportionate expression between the concentrations of enzymatic and non-enzymatic proteins in each age venom group. The high proportion of enzymatic toxin proteins in the juvenile venom results in greater nephrotoxicity.","PeriodicalId":17565,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins Including Tropical Diseases","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2022-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84461399","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 1
S- and P-type cobra venom cardiotoxins differ in their action on isolated rat heart S型和p型眼镜蛇毒液心脏毒素对离体大鼠心脏的作用不同
IF 2.4 3区 医学
Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins Including Tropical Diseases Pub Date : 2022-04-04 DOI: 10.1590/1678-9199-JVATITD-2021-0110
A. Averin, M. Goltyaev, T. Andreeva, V. Starkov, V. Tsetlin, Y. Utkin
{"title":"S- and P-type cobra venom cardiotoxins differ in their action on isolated rat heart","authors":"A. Averin, M. Goltyaev, T. Andreeva, V. Starkov, V. Tsetlin, Y. Utkin","doi":"10.1590/1678-9199-JVATITD-2021-0110","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1590/1678-9199-JVATITD-2021-0110","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Background: The cardiovascular system is one of the first systems to be affected by snake toxins; but not many toxins exert a direct effect on the heart. Cobra venom cardiotoxins are among those few toxins that attack the heart. Although the two cardiotoxin types (S and P) differ in their central-loop structure, it is not known whether they differ in their effect on the mammalian heart. We compared the effects of S- and P-type cardiotoxins, CTХ-1 and CTХ-2, respectively, from the cobra Naja oxiana, on the isolated rat heart. Methods: An isolated rat heart perfused according to the Langendorff technique was used in this study to investigate the activity of cardiotoxins CTX-1 and CTX-2. The following parameters were registered: the left ventricular developed pressure, calculated as the difference between systolic and diastolic pressure in the left ventricle, the end-diastolic pressure, the heart rate, time to maximal end-diastolic pressure (heart contracture), and time to depression of the heart contraction. Results: Both cardiotoxins at the concentration of 5 μg/mL initially produce a slight increase in systolic intraventricular pressure, followed by its rapid decrease with a simultaneous increase in diastolic intraventricular pressure until reaching contracture. CTX-2 blocks cardiac contractions faster than CTX-1; in its presence the maximum diastolic pressure is reached faster and the magnitude of the developed contracture is higher. Conclusion: The P-type cardiotoxin CTX-2 more strongly impairs rat heart functional activity than the S-type cardiotoxin CTX-1, as expressed in its faster blockage of cardiac contractions as well as in more rapid development and greater magnitude of contracture in its presence.","PeriodicalId":17565,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins Including Tropical Diseases","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2022-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78756077","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 3
Pinching or stinging? Comparing prey capture among scorpions with contrasting morphologies 掐还是刺?比较不同形态的蝎子捕获的猎物
IF 2.4 3区 医学
Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins Including Tropical Diseases Pub Date : 2022-04-01 DOI: 10.1590/1678-9199-JVATITD-2021-0037
Luis Fernando Garcia, J. C. Valenzuela-Rojas, J. C. González-Gómez, M. Lacava, A. van der Meijden
{"title":"Pinching or stinging? Comparing prey capture among scorpions with contrasting morphologies","authors":"Luis Fernando Garcia, J. C. Valenzuela-Rojas, J. C. González-Gómez, M. Lacava, A. van der Meijden","doi":"10.1590/1678-9199-JVATITD-2021-0037","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1590/1678-9199-JVATITD-2021-0037","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Background: Scorpions can use their pincers and/or stingers to subdue and immobilize their prey. A scorpion can thus choose between strategies involving force or venom, or both, depending on what is required to subdue its prey. Scorpions vary greatly in the size and strength of their pincers, and in the efficacy of their venom. Whether this variability is driven by their defensive or prey incapacitation functionis unknown. In this study, we test if scorpion species with different pincer morphologies and venom efficacies use these weapons differently during prey subjugation. To that end, we observed Opisthacanthus elatus and Chactas sp. with large pincers and Centruroides edwardsii and Tityus sp. with slender pincers. Methods: The scorpion pinch force was measured, and behavioral experiments were performed with hard and soft prey (Blaptica dubia and Acheta domesticus). Stinger use, sting frequency and immobilization time were measured. Results: We found that scorpions with large pincers such as O. elatus produce more force and use the stinger less, mostly subjugating prey by crushing them with the pincers. In C. edwardsii and Tityus sp. we found they use their slender and relatively weak pincers for holding the prey, but seem to predominantly use the stinger to subjugate them. On the other hand, Chactas sp. uses both strategies although it has a high pinch force. Conclusions: Our results show that scorpionspecies with massive pincers and high pinch force as O. elatus use the stinger less for prey subjugation than scorpionspecies with slenderpincers.","PeriodicalId":17565,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins Including Tropical Diseases","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2022-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76192434","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 1
Antimicrobial activity and partial chemical structure of acylpolyamines isolated from the venom of the spider Acanthoscurria natalensis 棘蛛毒液中酰基多胺的抗菌活性及部分化学结构
IF 2.4 3区 医学
Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins Including Tropical Diseases Pub Date : 2022-03-18 DOI: 10.1590/1678-9199-jvatitd-2021-0017
Tania Barth, A. Silva, S. S. Dos Santos, Jane L Santos, P. D. Andrade, Jessica Tsai, E. Caldas, M. S. Castro, O. R. Pires
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Compositional and toxicological investigation of pooled venom from farm-raised Naja atra 农养大白鲨毒液的成分及毒理学研究
IF 2.4 3区 医学
Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins Including Tropical Diseases Pub Date : 2022-03-14 DOI: 10.1590/1678-9199-JVATITD-2021-0040
Gang Xiao, Junqi Liu, Lingfeng Peng, Yang Yang, Zhiliang Sun
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