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 goblin spider of genus Guatemoonops Bolzern, Platnick and Berniker (Araneae: Oonopidae) from southern Mexico

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A new goblin spider of genus Guatemoonops Bolzern, Platnick and Berniker (Araneae: Oonopidae) from southern Mexico

ABSTRACT

A new goblin spider of the genus Guatemoonops (Oonopidae) Guatemoonops huitepec Chamé-Vázquez and Jiménez sp. n. is described from Chiapas, Mexico. This new species is described based on both sexes and constitutes the second Mexican species of the genus.

Chamé-Vázquez, D., & Jiménez, M. L. (2025). A new goblin spider of genus Guatemoonops Bolzern, Platnick and Berniker (Araneae: Oonopidae) from southern Mexico. Journal of Natural History, 59(21–24), 1689–1697. https://doi.org/10.1080/00222933.2025.2492396