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,...

A NEW SPECIES OF ISOMETRUS EHRENBERG, 1828 (SCORPIONES: BUTHIDAE) FROM THE DECCAN PLATEAU, INDIA

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A NEW SPECIES OF ISOMETRUS EHRENBERG, 1828 (SCORPIONES: BUTHIDAE) FROM THE DECCAN PLATEAU, INDIA

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We describe a new species of the scorpion genus Isometrus Ehrenberg, 1828, based on six specimens collected near Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India. This new species is the sixteenth described in the genus and the first to be discovered in agricultural land outside of forested areas. Genetically, the new species is most closely related to Isometrus amboli, with a genetic divergence of 8.6% (COI). It shows a high divergence from Isometrus palani (16.2%). 

Bandgar, Mahesh & Kininge, Saurabh & Bhosale, Amrut & Bandgar, Kranti & Bhosale, Devendra & Suryawanshi, Ashutosh & Yadav, Omkar. (2024). A NEW SPECIES OF ISOMETRUS EHRENBERG, 1828 (SCORPIONES: BUTHIDAE) FROM THE DECCAN PLATEAU, INDIA. Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society (JBNHS). 10.17087/jbnhs/2024/v121/170950.