Variation of cytochrome oxidase-I gene and venom proteins of Rhopalurus junceus populations in the Moanicum sector: Pharmacological implications

• Main Authors: Rodolfo Rodríguez-Ravelo (Author), Ariel Ruíz-Urquiola (Author), Lourival D. Possani-Postay (Author), Humberto J. Morris-Quevedo (Author), Magdelaine Rodríguez-Ravelo (Author), Georgina Espinosa-López (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: GarVal Editorial Ltda., 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Context: In Cuba, the venom of the endemic scorpion Rhopalurus junceus has been used in traditional medicine for cancer treatment. The genetic variability in populations from distinct origin and differences in the composition of venom -a little explored topic- could influence the pharmacological eff...