Scorpions: A Presentation
Scorpions, at least the species of the family Buthidæ whose venoms are better known, appear as animals that have evolved very little over time. The composition of their venoms is relatively simple as most toxins have a common structural motif that is found in other venoms from primitive species. Mor...
Main Authors: | Max Goyffon, Jean-Nicolas Tournier |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2014-07-01
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Series: | Toxins |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/6/7/2137 |
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