The unfulfilled promises of scorpion insectotoxins
J. venom. anim. toxins incl. trop. dis
;
21: 16, 31/03/2015.
Artigo
em Inglês
| LILACS, VETINDEX
| ID: biblio-954770
ABSTRACT
Since the description and biochemical characterization of the first insect-specific neurotoxins from scorpion venoms, almost all contributions have highlighted their potential application as leads for the development of potent bioinsecticides. Their practical use, however, has been hindered by different factors, some of which are intrinsically related to the toxins and other external determinants. Recent developments in the understanding of the action mechanisms of the scorpion insectotoxins and their bioactive surfaces, coupled with the exploration of novel bioinsecticide delivery systems have renewed the expectations that the scorpion insectotoxins could find their way into commercial applications in agriculture, as part of integrated pest control strategies. Herein, we review the current arsenal of available scorpion neurotoxins with a degree of specificity for insects, the progress made with alternative delivery methods, and the drawbacks that still preclude their practical use.(AU)
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Assunto principal:
Venenos de Escorpião
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Escorpiões
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Neurotoxinas
Limite:
Animais
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
J. venom. anim. toxins incl. trop. dis
Ano de publicação:
2015
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México/MX
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