Cytotoxic and apoptotic effects of scorpion Leiurus quinquestriatus venom on 293T and C2C12 eukaryotic cell lines

Scorpion venom toxicity is of major concern due to its influence on human activities and public health. The cytotoxicity and apoptosis induced by scorpion L. quinquestriatus venom on two established eukaryotic cell lines (293T and C2C12) were analyzed. Both cultured cell lines were incubated with va...

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Main Author: M. A. A. Omran
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SciELO 2003-01-01
Series:Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases
Subjects:
LDH
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1678-91992003000200008