Shows general neuroprotective effects against oxidative stress-induced neurotoxicity in PC12 cells. In fact, it shows cytotoxic effect after 3 hours of treatment, but it increases the cell number after 24 to 48 hours, suggesting it increases the cell rate proliferation. Is similar to bradykinin, but does not behave as ACE substrate or inhibitor. In contrast to beta-scoliidine, it does not show neuroprotective effects against oxidative stress-induced neurotoxicity in PC12 cells. Is similar to bradykinin, but does not behave as ACE substrate or inhibitor. Expressed by the venom gland. Both alpha- and beta-scoliidines are the two major peptide components of the venom. Cleavage products of these peptides have also been found in the venom but are not shown here. Belongs to the bradykinin-related peptide family.