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This document describes a study on the biochemical and immunological properties of venom from the Peruvian scorpion Hadruroides lunatus. The key findings are: 1. The venom is toxic to mice, with an LD50 of 0.1 mg/kg when injected intracranially and 21.55 mg/kg intraperitoneally. 2. The venom displays proteolytic, hyaluronidase, phospholipase, and cardiotoxic activities. 3. Two peptides with phospholipase activity were isolated from the venom and their molecular masses determined via mass spectrometry.

Author

Natalia Vasquez Medico

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