Comparison between two methods of scorpion venom milking in Morocco
J. venom. anim. toxins incl. trop. dis
;
19: 1-5, maio 2013. ilus, tab
Artigo
em Inglês
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| ID: lil-686625
ABSTRACT
Background The present study compared two methods used successfully in a large-scale program for the collection of scorpion venoms, namely the milking of adult scorpions via manual and electrical stimulation. Results Our immunobiochemical characterizations clearly demonstrate that regularly applied electrical stimulation obtains scorpion venom more easily and, most importantly, in greater quantity. Qualitatively, the electrically collected venom showed lack of hemolymph contaminants such as hemocyanin. In contrast, manual obtainment of venom subjects scorpions to maximal trauma, leading to hemocyanin secretion. Our study highlighted the importance of reducing scorpion trauma during venom milking. Conclusions In conclusion, to produce high quality antivenom with specific antibodies, it is necessary to collect venom by the gentler electrical stimulation method.(AU)
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Índice:
LILACS (Américas)
Assunto principal:
Venenos de Escorpião
/
Escorpiões
/
Antivenenos
Limite:
Animais
País/Região como assunto:
África
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
J. venom. anim. toxins incl. trop. dis
Assunto da revista:
Toxicologia
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
México
/
Marrocos
Instituição/País de afiliação:
National Autonomous University of Mexico/MX
/
Pasteur Institute of Morocco/MA
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