Publications by authors named "Maria Agustina Quintana"
Stinging caterpillars from the genera Podalia, Leucanella and Lonomia in Misiones, Argentina: A preliminary comparative approach to understand their toxicity.
María Agustina Quintana Juliana Mozer Sciani Aline Vivian Vatti Auada María Mercedes Martínez Matías Nicolás Sánchez
Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol
November 2017
Article Synopsis
- Dermal contact with certain caterpillar species in Argentina can cause systemic and local poisoning, with several envenomation cases reported, particularly in Misiones province.
- The study compared the protein composition and enzymatic properties of bristle extracts from three caterpillar species known to cause accidents, specifically from the families Megalopygidae and Saturniidae.
- Findings revealed similarities in venom profiles and activities, with specific proteins linked to coagulation disturbances, highlighting important insights into their toxic effects on humans and potential future research avenues.