Publications by authors named "Erika Patricia Meneses"
Toxins (Basel)
August 2023
Article Synopsis
- A newly discovered "striped scorpion" species from Mexico is toxic to mammals and has potential therapeutic and biotechnological uses.
- The study involved determining the lethal dose for mice and analyzing its secretory gland transcriptome and venom proteome using high-throughput sequencing and mass spectrometry.
- The research identified 244 complete transcripts related to toxins and 70 venom components, making it the most comprehensive analysis of scorpion venom to date and providing new insights into venom biology.
