Tityus serrulatus scorpion venom toxins display a complex pattern of antigenic reactivity. 1993

M E De Lima, and M F Martin-Eauclaire, and C Chavez-Olortegui, and C R Diniz, and C Granier
Departamento de Bioquimica e Immunologia, Instituto de Ciencias Biologicas, Belo Horizonte, M.G, Brazil.

The antigenic properties of alpha-type and beta-type toxins purified from Tityus serrulatus (Ts) venom were analysed by radioimmunoassay, using rabbit antibodies raised against Ts VII, the main beta-type toxin in the venom, and against Ts IV, an alpha-type toxin. The anti-Ts VII serum did not recognize either the other beta-toxins Ts I and Ts II or the alpha-toxin Ts IV; the anti-Ts IV serum did not bind any of the three beta-toxins Ts I, Ts II or Ts VII. Thus, Tityus toxins display at least three distinct antigenic reactivity patterns.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D011863 Radioimmunoassay Classic quantitative assay for detection of antigen-antibody reactions using a radioactively labeled substance (radioligand) either directly or indirectly to measure the binding of the unlabeled substance to a specific antibody or other receptor system. Non-immunogenic substances (e.g., haptens) can be measured if coupled to larger carrier proteins (e.g., bovine gamma-globulin or human serum albumin) capable of inducing antibody formation. Radioimmunoassays
D003429 Cross Reactions Serological reactions in which an antiserum against one antigen reacts with a non-identical but closely related antigen. Cross Reaction,Reaction, Cross,Reactions, Cross
D000941 Antigens Substances that are recognized by the immune system and induce an immune reaction. Antigen
D001667 Binding, Competitive The interaction of two or more substrates or ligands with the same binding site. The displacement of one by the other is used in quantitative and selective affinity measurements. Competitive Binding
D012604 Scorpion Venoms Venoms from animals of the order Scorpionida of the class Arachnida. They contain neuro- and hemotoxins, enzymes, and various other factors that may release acetylcholine and catecholamines from nerve endings. Of the several protein toxins that have been characterized, most are immunogenic. Scorpion Toxin,Scorpion Toxins,Scorpion Venom Peptide,Tityus serrulatus Venom,Scorpion Venom,alpha-Scorpion Toxin,beta-Scorpion Toxin,gamma-Scorpion Toxin,Peptide, Scorpion Venom,Toxin, Scorpion,Toxin, alpha-Scorpion,Toxin, beta-Scorpion,Venom Peptide, Scorpion,Venom, Scorpion,Venom, Tityus serrulatus,alpha Scorpion Toxin,beta Scorpion Toxin,gamma Scorpion Toxin

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