What is the drug called scorpion?: A Look Into Venom-Based Pharmacology
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Scorpion venom is one of the most expensive liquids in the world, with some estimates valuing it at $39 million per gallon [1.3.2, 1.9.4]. The answer to 'What is the drug called scorpion?' is complex; it refers not to a single substance but to a range of compounds, from an FDA-approved antivenom to revolutionary cancer-fighting agents [1.2.3, 1.4.1].
