Background The snakes from the Bitis genus are some of the most medically important
venomous snakes in sub Saharan Africa, however little is known about the composition and …

The number of cases of envenomation by scorpions has grown significantly in Brazil since
2007, with the most severe cases being caused by the Tityus serrulatus scorpion. Although …

In Brazil, envenomation by Bothrops pitvipers is responsible for over 73% of snakebites, and
their venom is a rich source of proteolytic enzymes. Most studies have demonstrated that …

Although omics studies have indicated presence of proteases on the Tityus serrulatus
venom (TsV), little is known about the function of these molecules. The TsV contains …

Accidents caused by scorpions represent a relevant public health issue in Brazil, being more
recurring than incidents with snakes and spiders. The main species responsible for this …

Introduction Streptococcus pneumoniae colonizes the nasopharynx of healthy individuals
establishing a commensal relationship with the host. In some conditions, bacteria invade the …

The scorpion Tityus serrulatus venom comprises a complex mixture of molecules that
paralyzes and kills preys, especially insects. However, venom components also interact with …

Scorpion stings are the main cause of human envenomation in Brazil and, for the treatment
of victims, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the use of antivenoms. The …

Viperid snake venoms contain proteases that affect hemostasis by degrading important proteins
such as those that participate in the coagulation cascade. The Bothrops jararaca venom …

Most characterized angiogenic modulators are proteolytic fragments of structural plasma
and/or matrix components. Herein, we have identified a novel anti-angiogenic peptide …