Cytotoxic Effects of two Iranian Scorpions <i>Odontobuthusdoriae</i> and <i>Bothutus saulcyi</i> on Five Human Cultured Cell lines and Fractions of Toxic Venom

Abstract

Scorpion venom toxicity is of major concern due to its influence on human activities and public health. We investigated the in-vitro process of cell death caused by two Iranian scorpions Odontobuthus doriae and Bothutus salceyi venom on human cell lines. The aim of this study was to provide further information about triggering cell death and suggestion of methods for the elimination of unwanted cells such as tumor cells.