Interleukin-1 Receptor-Induced Nitric Oxide Production in the Pancreas Controls Hyperglycemia Caused by Scorpion Envenomation

Interleukin-1 Receptor-Induced Nitric Oxide Production in the Pancreas Controls Hyperglycemia Caused by Scorpion Envenomation

<i>Tityus serrulatus</i> causes numerous scorpion envenomation accidents and deaths worldwide. The symptoms vary from local to systemic manifestations, culminating in pulmonary edema and cardiogenic shock. Among these events, transitory hyperglycemia is a severe manifestation that influe...

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Main Authors: Mouzarllem B. Reis, Jefferson Elias-Oliveira, Marcella R. Pastore, Simone G. Ramos, Luiz G. Gardinassi, Lúcia H. Faccioli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-03-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
scorpion venom
nitric oxide
hyperglycemia
inflammation
pancreas
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/12/3/163

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