Tb II-I, a Fraction Isolated from Tityus bahiensis Scorpion Venom, Alters Cytokines’: Level and Induces Seizures When Intrahippocampally Injected in Rats

Tb II-I, a Fraction Isolated from Tityus bahiensis Scorpion Venom, Alters Cytokines’: Level and Induces Seizures When Intrahippocampally Injected in Rats

Scorpion venoms are composed of several substances with different pharmacological activities. Neurotoxins exert their effects by targeting ion channels resulting in toxic effects to mammals, insects and crustaceans. Tb II-I, a fraction isolated from Tityus bahiensis scorpion venom, was investigated...

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Main Authors: Emidio Beraldo Neto, Douglas O. C. Mariano, Lucas A. Freitas, Ana L. C. Dorce, Adriana N. Martins, Daniel C. Pimenta, Fernanda C. V. Portaro, Daniela Cajado-Carvalho, Valquiria A. C. Dorce, Ana L. A. Nencioni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-06-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
scorpion venom
neurotoxins
hippocampus
behavior
cytokines
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/10/6/250

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