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,...

First record of the genera Homonotus Dahlbom, 1843 and Poecilagenia Haupt, 1927 (Hymenoptera: Pompilidae) from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with the description of a new species

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First record of the genera Homonotus Dahlbom, 1843 and Poecilagenia Haupt, 1927 (Hymenoptera: Pompilidae) from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with the description of a new species

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The genera Homonotus Dahlbom, 1843 and Poecilgenia Haupt, 1927 are recorded for the first time from the fauna of Saudi Arabia. Two species of Homonotus are recognized, of which H. saudicus Malash & Gadallah, sp. nov. is described and illustrated. The new species exhibits Afrotropical affinities, having been collected in Jazan, southwestern Saudi Arabia. On the other hand, Homonotus maroccanus Schmid-Egger is recorded here for the first time from the Arabian Peninsula, specifically from Saudi Arabia. Poecilagenia, represented by a single species, P. cf. braunsi Arnold, 1934, also constitutes a new genus and species record for the entire Arabian Peninsula. Specimens were collected from the southwestern region of the country (Jazan Province).

Malash, A.A., El-Ghiet, U.M.A., Mashlawi, A.M. et al. First record of the genera Homonotus Dahlbom, 1843 and Poecilagenia Haupt, 1927 (Hymenoptera: Pompilidae) from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with the description of a new species. Int J Trop Insect Sci (2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42690-026-02006-y