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ArticleBasic and clinical neuroscience

Characterization of Functional Effects of Two New Active Fractions Isolated From Scorpion Venom on Neuronal Ca

Hanieh Tamadon, Zahra Ghasemi, Fatemeh Ghasemi, Narges Hosseinmardi, Hossein Vatanpour, Mahyar Janahmadi

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6 authors at 5 institutions in 3 countries.

Hanieh TamadonDepartment of Physiology, Neuroscience Research Center, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Zahra GhasemiDepartment of Physiology, School of Medicine, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9191-3563
Fatemeh GhasemiDepartment of Physiology, Neuroscience Research Center, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Narges HosseinmardiDepartment of Physiology, Neuroscience Research Center, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Hossein VatanpourDepartment of Toxicology and Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Mahyar JanahmadiDepartment of Physiology, Neuroscience Research Center, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7242-3964
University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences · IRHamedan University of Medical Sciences · IRMonash University · AUSemnan University of Medical Sciences · IRUniversity of Lahore · PK

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Abstract

introductionIt is a long time that natural toxin research is conducted to unlock the medical potential of toxins. Although venoms-toxins cause pathophysiological conditions, they may be effective to treat several diseases. Since toxins including scorpion toxins target voltage-gated ion channels, they may have profound effects on excitable cells. Therefore, elucidating the cellular and electrophysiological impacts of toxins, particularly scorpion toxins would be helpful in future drug development opportunities.

methodsIntracellular recording was made from F1 cells of Helix aspersa in the presence of calcium Ringer solution in which Na

resultsThe two active toxin fractions, similar to KTX, a known Ca

conclusionThese toxin fractions may act as blocker of calcium-activated potassium channels.

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Buthotus schachCalcium spikeIntracellular recordingScorpion Venom

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