Venom of Heterometrus swammerdami
Product Details
| Product ID | PTX-SCV-L2020 |
|---|---|
| Name | Heterometrus swammerdami |
| Common Name(s) | giant forest scorpion, antimicrobial peptide, scorpine, heteroscorpine |
| Origin | Wild-caught (India). |
| Purity | Whole Venom |
| Form | Lyophilized powder |
| Packaging | In vacuum sealed glass vials, in secured parcel. |
Packaging and Prices
| Packaging | Price ($) | Quantity | Buy Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 mg | 180.00 |
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Species Protection Status
| IUCN Status | Not Evaluated |
|---|---|
| CITES | See CITES Appendices |
| Local | Check Local Regulations |
Product Technical Documents
Description & Applications
Product Description
Heterometrus swammerdami venom is relatively mild to mammals but rich in antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) like Heteroscorpine. It is a key resource for discovering novel antibiotics.
Research Applications
- Drug Discovery: Development of peptide-based antibiotics for resistant bacteria.
- Potassium Channels: Characterization of weak K+ channel blockers.
Heterometrus swammerdami
Taxonomic Classification
Class: Arachnida
Order: Scorpiones
Family: Unknown
Genus: Heterometrus
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