Can Scorpion Venom Peptides Be Safely Used in Cardiovascular Therapy: A Systematic Review

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  Can Scorpion Venom Peptides Be Safely Used in Cardiovascular Therapy: A Systematic Review Abstract Scorpion venom contains numerous bioactive peptides with potent cardiovascular effects, including bradykinin-potentiating peptides (BPPs), ion channel modulators, and cardioprotective molecules. These peptides show promise for conditions such as hypertension, cardiac injury, and arrhythmias. However, concerns regarding toxicity, immunogenicity, and off-target actions have limited their clinical development. This systematic review evaluates the therapeutic potential and safety of scorpion venom peptides for cardiovascular applications. A systematic search of PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, and Semantic Scholar identified 1,141 articles. Screening of 463 abstracts and full-text review of 446 eligible studies resulted in 17 publications meeting the inclusion criteria. Extracted data included mechanisms, efficacy, toxicity, and translational challenges. BPPs consistently demonstrated AC...

The genus Phanagenia Banks, 1933 (Hymenoptera: Pompilidae) from China with descriptions of two new species and a key to the world species

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The genus Phanagenia Banks, 1933 (Hymenoptera: Pompilidae) from China with descriptions of two new species and a key to the world species

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The genus Phanagenia Banks, 1933 from China is reviewed. Two new species, Phanagenia bidenticulata He & Ma, sp. nov. from the Oriental region (Yunnan) and Ph. cornuta He & Ma, sp. nov. from the Palaearctic region (Hebei and Inner-Mongolia), are described and illustrated from China. The genus Phanagenia and the species Ph. takasago Tsuneki, 1989 is newly recorded from the Palaearctic region. A key to the world species of the genus Phanagenia is given.

HE, Y., LI, Q., & MA, L. (2024). The genus Phanagenia Banks, 1933 (hymenoptera: Pompilidae) from China with descriptions of two new species and a key to the world species. Zootaxa, 5446(4), 542–552. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5446.4.6