Mass fingerprinting and electrophysiological analysis of the venom from the scorpion Centruroides hirsutipalpus (Scorpiones: Buthidae)

Abstract Background Centruroides hirsutipalpus, of the family Buthidae, is a scorpion endemic to the Western Pacific region of Mexico. Although medically important, its venom has not yet been studied. Therefore, this communication aims to identify their venom components and possible functions. Metho...

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Main Authors: Laura L. Valdez-Velázquez, Timoteo Olamendi-Portugal, Rita Restano-Cassulini, Fernando Z. Zamudio, Lourival D. Possani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SciELO 2018-07-01
Series:Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40409-018-0154-y

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