EP80317 Restrains Inflammation and Mortality Caused by Scorpion Envenomation in Mice

• Main Authors: Karina F. Zoccal (Author), Luiz G. Gardinassi (Author), Karla C. F. Bordon (Author), Eliane C. Arantes (Author), Sylvie Marleau (Author), Huy Ong (Author), Lúcia H. Faccioli (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Over 1 million cases of scorpion stings are estimated every year, whereas current treatment is limited to antivenom serum combined with supportive therapy. Tityus serrulatus scorpion venom (TsV) is composed of diverse molecules, including toxins that induce a catecholamine storm and mediate classica...