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,...

Current state of knowledge of the spider (Araneae) diversity in Baja California Sur, Mexico

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Current state of knowledge of the spider (Araneae) diversity in Baja California Sur, Mexico

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Based on a comprehensive review of the literature, we present a checklist comprising 326 species, 170 genera, and 43 families of spiders found in Baja California Sur, Mexico. This state ranks third nationally in spider diversity and harbors greater species richness than neighboring states. We highlighted endemic, medically important, and introduced species, such as Califorctenus cacachilensis Jimenez, Berrian, Polotov & Palacios-Cardiel, 2017, Latrodectus hesperus Chamberlin & Ivie, 1935, and Amaurobius ferox (Walckenaer, 1830), respectively. The regional collection, located in La Paz, serves as an important reference for the arachnid and insect fauna of the region.

Tras una exhaustiva revisión bibliográfica, presentamos una lista que comprende 326 especies, 170 géneros y 43 familias de arañas encontradas en Baja California Sur, México. Este estado ocupa el tercer lugar a nivel nacional en diversidad de arañas y alberga una mayor riqueza de especies que los estados vecinos. Destacamos especies endémicas, de importancia médica e introducidas, como Califorctenus cacachilensis Jimenez, Berrian, Polotov & Palacios-Cardiel, 2017, Latrodectus hesperus Chamberlin & Ivie, 1935 y Amaurobius ferox (Walckenaer, 1830), respectivamente. La colección regional, ubicada en La Paz, sirve como una importante referencia de la fauna de arácnidos e insectos de la región.


María-Luisa Jiménez, David Chamé-Vázquez "Current state of knowledge of the spider (Araneae) diversity in Baja California Sur, Mexico," The Pan-Pacific Entomologist, 101(2), 161-183, (27 June 2025) https://doi.org/10.3956/2025-101.2.161