Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10880052 Toxicon 2011 10 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Venom components and genes from the scorpion Rhopalurus junceus were identified. ► The venom contains peptides that affect Sodium and Potassium ion channels. ► Peptides with insecticidal activity were also found. ► Phylogenetic analysis of gene sequences shows similarities with other scorpion venoms.
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Biochemical and molecular characterization of the venom from the Cuban scorpion Rhopalurus junceus
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