the snake venom´s thrombin-like enzymes comprise a number of serine proteases, which are functionally and structurally related to thrombin. purification and partial characterization of a thrombin-like enzyme from the venom of the iranian snake, agkistrodon halys, was the aim of this study. purification was carried out by a combination of variety of chromatographic methods that included: gel fil...

The genus Halyomorpha Mayr, 1864 (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Pentatomidae: Pentatominae: Cappaeini) was established based on a single species, Halys timorensis Westwood, 1837 (currently junior subjective synonym of picus (Fabricius, 1794)). examination the voucher specimens identifi ed as by syntype timorensis, and syntypes Pentatoma halys Stål, 1855 revealed that: i) (Westwood), stat. restit., mu...

Case We report a lethal case of a mamushi (Gloydius blomhoffii) bite. An 84-year-old woman was bitten by a mamushi snake on her right elbow. She was initially treated at another hospital, however, because the swelling expanded and her renal function worsened, she was transferred to our hospital. Compartment syndrome, thrombocytopenia, respiratory arrest, and elevated creatinine kinase and lacto...

Changes to our understanding of venomous snake systematics, and the consequent changes in the nomenclature of these animals, have traditionally been a great source of confusion among biomedical researchers. This paper aims to facilitate access to the taxonomic literature by presenting a synopsis of the changes in venomous snake systematics that have taken place recently (primarily since 1992), ...

The polyphagous brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys Stål.) is an important pest in many countries. Recently it was noticed that can feed on and cause damage to strawberries (Fragaria × ananassa Duch.). metabolic response of attacks studied. Brown bugs attacked strawberry fruit which had 18% lower total sugar content compared the control treatment. However, organic acid no significant ...

Se entregan nuevos registros de Chinavia musiva que extiende su distribución en Chile a las regiones Coquimbo el norte y Metropolitana Santiago hacia sur. discuten los problemas identificación existentes entre esta especie Halyomorpha halys, se entrega una clave pictórica para diferenciar ambos taxones.

Abstract Unintentional introduction of natural enemies has increased in recent years due to a massive rise global trade and tourism. One such enemy is the Asian egg parasitoid Trissolcus japonicus , promising agent for classical biological control Halyomorpha halys. In Europe, adventive T. populations have been detected Switzerland, Italy Germany. Host specificity testing demonstrated that its ...