Interesting Breakthrough on Black Widow Venom

[Arachnophobphile]

Scientists Unveil the Deadly Secret of Black Widow Venom

Cryo-EM and MD simulations reveal the mechanism by which the potent neurotoxin α-latrotoxin forms calcium-permeable membrane pores. The black widow spider is one of the most feared spider species. Its venom is a cocktail of seven different toxins that attack the nervous system. These so-called latr

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[viper69]

Saw that-very cool

 

[Ultum4Spiderz]

Scientists Unveil the Deadly Secret of Black Widow Venom

Cryo-EM and MD simulations reveal the mechanism by which the potent neurotoxin α-latrotoxin forms calcium-permeable membrane pores. The black widow spider is one of the most feared spider species. Its venom is a cocktail of seven different toxins that attack the nervous system. These so-called latr

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Nice share very cool !!!

 

[Brewser]

Interesting Research.
Makes me wonder how this new venomous knowledge will be exploited.

 

[The Snark]

" α-latrotoxin, specifically targets vertebrates and is toxic to humans. It disrupts the transmission of nerve signals, leading to its harmful effects."
This is what a pathologist guessed 40 years ago regarding my bite which slowly developed into a wart like growth. The neurons that direct the cell replacement process were scrambled. A biopsy revealed the cells were growing randomly - disordered. You wouldn't want that venom going systemic.