Scorpion venom components have multifaceted orientation against bacterial, viral, fungal
infections and other neuronal disorders. They can modulate the ion channels (K+, Na+, Cl …

Scorpionism (scorpion sting) is a major public health issue in many regions of the world.
Globally, 1.2 million scorpion stings happen annually, specifically in the tropical regions …

Scorpions, a characteristic group of arthropods, are among the earliest diverging arachnids,
dating back almost 440 million years. One of the many interesting aspects of scorpions is …

Hemiscorpius lepturus scorpion stings do not induce considerable pain based on
epidemiological surveys conducted in the southwest part of Iran. Accordingly, this study was …

Scorpion venom is a natural biological resource that contains several components, which
are not only responsible for death but also have a potential therapeutic activity. Scorpion …

The predominantly arid and semi-arid climate, with high temperatures and vast desert areas
in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, creates a favorable environment for …

Scorpions are incredible venomous animals found on almost every continent. According to
fossil data, these animals have been able to adapt to the different environments from the …

New drugs are constantly in demand, and nature's biodiversity is a rich source of new
compounds for therapeutic applications. Synthetic peptides based on the transcriptome …

Background: Hemiscorpius lepturus is the most critical scorpion in Khuzestan, Iran,
responsible for the majority of deaths caused by scorpion stings. Objectives: This …

This study aimed to investigate the effect of two synthetic peptides, HL-7 and HL-10,
extracted from the venom of H. lepturus, on insulin secretion and glucose absorption. The …