Recent Research in Therapeutic Potentials of Venoms
A special issue of Pharmaceuticals (ISSN 1424-8247). This special issue belongs to the section "Natural Products".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 September 2025 | Viewed by 99
Special Issue Editors
2. Laboratory of Biochemistry and Animal Toxins, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia 38405318, MG, Brazil
Interests: animal venoms; bioprospecting; biotechnological tools; snake venom; alternative treatments; drug discovery; natural products
Interests: snake venoms; antitumoral; bioprospecting; biotechnological tools; snake venom; drug discovery
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Venoms consist of a complex mixture of biologically active molecules. Structural and functional studies of these compounds have demonstrated their valuable therapeutic potential and applicability in various contexts, increasing interest in exploring venoms’ molecular complexity in greater depth. Venom toxins possess a wide range of pharmacological domains capable of interacting with different targets with high affinity and selectivity, making them promising tools for drug discovery.
The multifaceted properties of venom toxins have driven the development of venom-derived drugs, currently used clinically to treat various human pathophysiological conditions, such as hypertension, thrombosis, and coagulation disorders. Since the FDA approval of Captopril—a classic example of venom as a valuable source of novel drug components—the field of venom-derived drug development has advanced significantly. Beyond their therapeutic potential and clinical applications, venom toxins have been utilized as diagnostic tools for hemostatic disorders and as biochemical tools to gain insights into cellular mechanisms.
We invite researchers from the scientific community to contribute to this Special Issue by submitting original research articles, reviews, and perspectives exploring the diverse applications of venoms across various fields of knowledge. Venom-derived compounds continue to provide valuable insights and solutions for medical, pharmaceutical, and biotechnological challenges. By bringing together cutting-edge studies on the therapeutic potential of venoms, this Special Issue will foster interdisciplinary collaboration and highlight the latest advancements in both basic and applied research in this field.
Dr. Samuel Teixeira
Dr. Daiana Silva Lopes
Dr. Sarah Natalie Cirilo Gimenes
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- bioprospecting
- biotechnological tools
- snake venom toxins
- drug discovery
- natural products
- pharmacological applications
- molecular targets of venom toxins
- toxicology
- peptide therapeutics
- venom-based drug delivery
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