Antitumor activity of scorpion venom-derived peptides: A meta-analysis of preclinical studies

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  Antitumor activity of scorpion venom-derived peptides: A meta-analysis of preclinical studies Abstract Despite advances in cancer therapeutics, there are still challenges in improving drug toxicity and selectivity. Peptides from various venous species have recently garnered attention for their biopharmaceutical potential, particularly in cancer. The present study aimed to conduct a meta-analysis of the antitumor activity of scorpion venom-derived peptides (SVDPs) previously reported in preclinical models. The bibliographic research included original and review articles written in English published from 2015 to 2026. Studies within the scope were retrieved from the EBSCO Discovery Service, PubMed, and WIPO databases. A total of 27 articles that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were included in this research, and the collected data were synthesized through a meta-analysis. In the included in vitro and in vivo studies, the effect of SVDPs on breast/mammary gland, cervical,...

Morphological features and distribution of Loureedia jerbae (El-Hennawy, 2005) (Araneae: Eresidae) in Libya

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Morphological features and distribution of Loureedia jerbae (El-Hennawy, 2005) (Araneae: Eresidae) in Libya


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Seven male specimens (one immature and six adults) of a rare species of Loureedia jerbae (El-Hennawy, 2005), are recorded for the first time in Libya, representing the first record of this species outside of Tunisia. Illustrations and a description are provided. Only the most recent adult of the specimens captured in October/November of 2019 to 2022 was examined, identified and described. Although Libya has one of the least recorded spider species in the Mediterranean region, it is promising to reveal more undiscovered and undocumented species through extensive research in this large country.


Hamida S. Khbaish, Hoda M. Elmareme and Abdulhamed M. Etriieki (2024) “Morphological features and distribution of Loureedia jerbae (El-Hennawy, 2005) (Araneae: Eresidae) in Libya”, African Journal of Advanced Pure and Applied Sciences (AJAPAS), 3(2), pp. 96–101. Available at: https://aaasjournals.com/index.php/ajapas/article/view/758 (Accessed: 13 May 2024).