Toxicon : official journal of the International Society on Toxinology
Apr 3, 2025
Envenomation by scorpion stings is a serious public health problem in tropical regions of the world. In Brazil's Northern region, there has been a significant increase in cases over the last decade, accompanied by a rise in the fatality rate. Climate...
Toxicon : official journal of the International Society on Toxinology
Oct 15, 2024
INTRODUCTION: The management of plant poisonings in the emergency department (ED) presents various challenges. Foremost among these is the identification of the specific botanical species responsible for the toxic effect. In cases of plant poisoning,...
Toxicon : official journal of the International Society on Toxinology
Sep 28, 2024
Acute kidney injury (AKI) following multiple wasp stings is a severe complication with potentially poor outcomes. Despite extensive research on AKI's risk factors, predictive models for wasp sting-related AKI are limited. This study aims to develop a...
Toxicon : official journal of the International Society on Toxinology
Jul 20, 2024
Bioactive substances found in plants, microorganisms and animals have fascinated mankind since time immemorial. This review will focus on the progress that has been made over the centuries and our growing insights. The developments relate to both the...
Toxicon : official journal of the International Society on Toxinology
May 1, 2024
Snakebite poses a significant health threat in numerous tropical and subtropical nations, with around 5.4 million cases reported annually, which results in 1.8-2.7 million instances of envenomation, underscoring its critical impact on public health. ...
Toxicon : official journal of the International Society on Toxinology
Dec 17, 2023
Protein structure determination is a critical aspect of biological research, enabling us to understand protein function and potential applications. Recent advances in deep learning and artificial intelligence have led to the development of several pr...
Toxicon : official journal of the International Society on Toxinology
Dec 6, 2019
A highly sensitive and broadly specific competitive indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ciELISA) method was developed for the simultaneous detection of nine microcystins (MCs) and nodularin (NOD) using MC-LR-keyhole limpet hemocyanin (KLH) fo...