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Widow spiders in the New World: a review on Latrodectus Walckenaer, 1805 (Theridiidae) and latrodectism in the Americas
Caruso, Marjolly Brigido; Lauria, Pedro Santana Sales; Souza, Claudio Maurício Vieira de; Casais-e-Silva, Luciana Lyra; Zingali, Russolina Benedeta.
Afiliação
  • Caruso, Marjolly Brigido; s.af
  • Lauria, Pedro Santana Sales; s.af
  • Souza, Claudio Maurício Vieira de; s.af
  • Casais-e-Silva, Luciana Lyra; s.af
  • Zingali, Russolina Benedeta; s.af
Article em En | LILACS-Express | LILACS, VETINDEX | ID: biblio-1484773
Biblioteca responsável: BR68.1
ABSTRACT
Abstract Humankind has always been fascinated by venomous animals, as their toxic substances have transformed them into symbols of power and mystery. Over the centuries, researchers have been trying to understand animal venoms, unveiling intricate mixtures of molecules and their biological effects. Among venomous animals, Latrodectus Walckenaer, 1805 (widow spiders) have become feared in many cultures worldwide due to their extremely neurotoxic venom. The Latrodectus genus encompasses 32 species broadly spread around the globe, 14 of which occur in the Americas. Despite the high number of species found in the New World, the knowledge on these spiders is still scarce. This review covers the general knowledge on Latrodectus spp. from the Americas. We address widow spiders taxonomy; geographical distribution and epidemiology; symptoms and treatments of envenomation (latrodectism); venom collection, experimental studies, proteome and transcriptome; and biotechnological studies on these Latrodectus spp. Moreover, we discuss the main challenges and limitations faced by researchers when trying to comprehend this neglected group of medically important spiders. We expect this review to help overcome the lack of information regarding widow spiders in the New World.
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Texto completo: 1 Base de dados: LILACS / VETINDEX Idioma: En Revista: J. venom. anim. toxins incl. trop. dis Ano de publicação: 2021 Tipo de documento: Article
Texto completo: 1 Base de dados: LILACS / VETINDEX Idioma: En Revista: J. venom. anim. toxins incl. trop. dis Ano de publicação: 2021 Tipo de documento: Article