Scorpion venom from Leiurus quinquestriatus (north Africa)
SIGMA/V5251
Synonym: Deathstalker
Product Type: Chemical
Quality Level | 200 |
storage temp. | −20°C |
Application: | Scorpion venom from Leiurus quinquestriatus (north Africa) has been used to monitor stimulation levels and to test its effect on receptor responses in slowly adapting (SA) abdominal stretch receptor neurons. It has also been used to test its effect on γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) release in the isolated synapse of crayfish. |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | Scorpion venom from Leiurus quinquestriatus has high levels of zinc and manganese. It elicits harmful effects and is reported to induce cytotoxicity and enhance apoptosis in cancer cell lines. |
General description: | Note: This venom is distinguishable from L.q. hebraeus (V1755) electrophoretically. This may be due in part to the presence of ToxinV in the North African venom. |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Storage Temp. | −20°C |
UNSPSC | 12352200 |