Preliminary molecular characterization of a proinflammatory and nociceptive molecule from the Echinometra lucunter spines extracts
Abstract Background Sea urchins are animals commonly found on the Brazilian shoreline, being Echinometra lucunter the most abundant species. Accidents caused by E. lucunter have been reported as one of the most frequent in Brazil, and are characterized by intense pain and inflammation, consequence o...
Main Authors: | Juliana Mozer Sciani, Bianca Zychar, Luis Roberto Gonçalves, Renata Giorgi, Thiago Nogueira, Daniel Carvalho Pimenta |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SciELO
2017-10-01
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Series: | Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40409-017-0133-8 |
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