Effects of scorpion toxins on the cardiovascular system.
- Author:
Zhi-Guang TIAN
1
;
Yang ZHENG
Author Information
1. Department of Cardiology, the First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Animals;
Endothelial Cells;
metabolism;
Epoprostenol;
metabolism;
Ion Channels;
drug effects;
Microcirculation;
drug effects;
Myocardial Contraction;
drug effects;
Platelet Aggregation;
drug effects;
Scorpion Venoms;
pharmacology;
Tissue Plasminogen Activator;
metabolism
- From:
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica
2004;29(7):631-633
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Being a biologic toxin, scorpion toxins have complicate physiologic and pharmalogic actions because of its intricate components. This text reviewed the effect of scorpion toxins on endothelial cell function, platelet function, microcirculation, atherosclerosis, ironic channel, and cardiac function.
