The invention provides isolated polypeptides from the venom of the
scorpion P. transvaalicus. The invention also provides novel scorpion
antivenom compositions derived from such polypeptides, as well as methods
for isolating the polypeptides and preparing scorpion antivenom
compositions. The isolated polypeptides can be used to produce
pharmaceutical compositions useful for treating diseases and conditions
associated with ion channel function or kinin activity.