First transcriptome analysis of the venom glands of the scorpion Hottentotta zagrosensis (Scorpions: Buthidae) with focus on venom lipolysis activating peptides.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Scorpion venom is a rich source of biological active peptides and proteins. Transcriptome analysis of the venom gland provides detailed insights about peptide and protein venom components. Following the transcriptome analysis of different species in our previous studies, our research team has focused on the Hottentotta zagrosensis as one of the endemic scorpions of Iran to obtain information about its venom proteins, in order to develop biological research focusing on medicinal applications of scorpion venom components and antivenom production. To gain insights into the protein composition of this scorpion venom, we performed transcriptomic analysis.

Methods

Transcriptomic analysis of the venom gland of H. zagrosensis, prepared from the Khuzestan p

SUBMITTER: Salabi F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11598519 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature