Distinct pathophysiological mechanisms of Heterometrus laoticus and Lychas mucronatus scorpion venoms on cardiovascular and renal functions

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  Distinct pathophysiological mechanisms of Heterometrus laoticus and Lychas mucronatus scorpion venoms on cardiovascular and renal functions Abstract Background:    Heterometrus laoticus and Lychas mucronatus are widely distributed in Southeast Asia, yet their pathophysiological effects of both venoms remain poorly characterized due to low human fatality rates. This study compared their venom compositions and acute cardiovascular and renal effects. Methods:   Anesthetized male New Zealand White rabbits were monitored for blood pressure (BP), heart rate (HR), and renal clearance following intravenous administration of crude venom (0.5 mg/kg). Venom components were identified via LC-MS/MS, and hematological/biochemical parameters were assessed. Results:    H. laoticus venom induced a rapid, transient hypotension ( p < 0.05), followed by a mild, prolonged hypotensive phase (up to 120 min). Conversely, L. mucronatus venom elicited a biphasic response: ...

Descriptions of undescribed sexes of Theraphosidae spiders (Mygalomorphae: Plesiopelma, Tmesiphantes) from northern Argentina

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Descriptions of undescribed sexes of Theraphosidae spiders (Mygalomorphae: Plseiopelma, Tmesiphantes) from northern Argentina

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Females previously unknown from two Argentinean tarantula (Theraphosidae), Plesiopelma paganoi Ferretti & Barneche, 2014 and Tmesiphantes crassifemur (Gerschman & Schiapelli, 1960) are described for the first time. Both specimens were collected at the type locality or very close to it to assure to be conspecific. The female of P. paganoi can be distinguished from congeners by the high number of labial and maxillary cuspules and the shape of the spermathecae with very short and non-spiraled ducts. The female of T. crassifemur is characterized by the shape of the spermathecae and the absence of spiniform setae on coxa III and IV. New diagnosis are presented and a distribution map of both species.

Ferretti, N., & Beratz, M. (n.d.). Descriptions of undescribed sexes of Theraphosidae Spiders (Mygalomorphae: Plseiopelma, Tmesiphantes) from Northern Argentina. Revista del Museo Argentino de Ciencias Naturales. https://revista.macn.gob.ar/index.php/RevMus/article/view/890