Transcriptome annotation and characterization of novel toxins in six scorpion species

Transcriptome annotation and characterization of novel toxins in six scorpion species

Abstract Background Venom has evolved in parallel in multiple animals for the purpose of self-defense, prey capture or both. These venoms typically consist of highly complex mixtures of toxins: diverse bioactive peptides and/or proteins each with a specific pharmacological activity. Because of their...

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Main Authors: Dwin G. B. Grashof, Harald M. I. Kerkkamp, Sandra Afonso, John Archer, D. James Harris, Michael K. Richardson, Freek J. Vonk, Arie van der Meijden
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-08-01
Series:BMC Genomics
Subjects:
Transcriptome
Scorpion
Venom
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12864-019-6013-6

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