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 tarantula of the genus Euathlus (Araneae: Theraphosidae) from Chile: distribution and possible threats to its conservation

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A new species of tarantula of the genus Euathlus (Araneae: Theraphosidae) from Chile: distribution and possible threats to its conservation

Abstract

We describe and illustrate a new species of tarantula of the genus Euathlus Ausserer, 1875, Euathlus walteri sp. nov. This species represents the first record for the genus in Tarapacá region, being the northernmost limit of its known distribution in Chile. Known and potential distribution are provided. Precipitations and altitude are the most important variables for its distribution. In addition, the conservation status of the new species is discussed, and it is proposed as Endangered (EN) according to IUCN criteria.

Taucare-Ríos, A., Ocares-Plaza, S., & Pérez-Miles, F. (2024, December 31). A new species of tarantula of the genus euathlus (Araneae: Theraphosidae) from Chile: Distribution and possible threats to its conservation. Gayana. https://gayana.cl/index.php/gn/article/view/369