Books in the Toxinology series

It is by virtue of dedicated scientists that new toxins are discovered and that new insights arise, leading the way towards the investigation of their pharmacological effects, and hopefully, as a consequence, arriving at the discovery of venom components as new drug candidates.

This comprehensive reference gathers vital biochemical, biomedical and clinical details in Toxinology, spanning biochemistry, molecular biology, anatomy and pharmacology, and discussing the potential for venom-based drugs. Volume 2 covers Clinical Toxinology.

It is worth remembering that envenomation due to scorpion stings is a substantial health hazard in Asian, Middle Eastern, African, and Latin American countries, with over one million people stung by scorpions every year, resulting in more than 3,000 deaths.