scorpion venom
Stinger's toxic secretion
Scorpion venom is the toxic secretion injected through a scorpion's stinger.
The venom varies widely by species—most cause only painful stings, while a few can be lethal to humans.
Components of scorpion venom are studied for medical applications, including potential treatments for cancer and autoimmune diseases.
Researchers are investigating scorpion venom as a source of new painkillers.
- neurotoxinsPoisons targeting nervous systems
- nerve damageInjured neural tissue
- peptidesBonded amino acid sequences
- paralysisLoss of muscle function
- predationHunting and consuming prey
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- Venomsneurotoxins, hemotoxin, hemotoxins, cardiotoxins
- defensive chemicalstoxin, toxins, poison, repellents, deterrents
- hazardous substancescyanide, arsine, mustard gas, nerve gas, phosgene
- poisonsarsenic, cyanide, hemlock, strychnine, belladonna
- toxinstoxin, endotoxin, exotoxin, biotoxins, endotoxins
- Neurotoxinsbotulinum toxin, strychnine, curare, sarin, VX
biological effect
scorpion venomantivenom
Serum countering toxic bites
antivenin · antidote · medicine · cure · restorative