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Botulinum Toxins: New Uses in the Treatment of Diseases (2nd Edition)

edited by

Siro Luvisetto

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 18827 | Submission Open

Keywords: botulinum toxin; animal models; human diseases; clinical study; case reports; off-label use; new indications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bacterial Toxins)

Animal Venoms: Unraveling the Molecular Complexity (2nd Edition)

edited by

Ren Lai

and

Qiumin Lu

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8766 | Submission Open

Keywords: venomous animal; venom; toxin; protein; peptide; receptor; ion channel; transcriptomics; proteomics; bioinformatics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Venoms)

Plant Toxin Emergency

edited by

Andrea Bolognesi

and

Massimo Bortolotti

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6166 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant toxins; secondary metabolites; alkaloids; ribosome-inactivating proteins; toxic lectins; biological activity; toxicity mechanisms; clinical features of intoxication; bioterrorism; toxin detection

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Toxins)

Advances in the Treatment of Movement Disorders with Botulinum Toxins

edited by Alexandre Kreisler and

Wolfgang Jost

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5333 | Submission Open

Keywords: rare forms of dystonia; common but poorly explored forms of dystonia; tremor; myoclonus; optimization of results; duration of efficacy; guidance; injection techniques; recombinant botulinum toxin

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bacterial Toxins)

Toxic Cyanobacterial Bloom Detection and Removal: What's New?

edited by

Arash Zamyadi

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3333 | Submission Open

Keywords: harmful cyanobacterial blooms; cyanotoxins; detection; removal; management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Marine and Freshwater Toxins)

Special Issue in Honor of Prof. Richard J. Lewis: From Ciguatera to Conotoxin Research

edited by

Sebastien Dutertre

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 920 | Submission Open

Keywords: ciguatera; conotoxin; fish venom; Richard J. Lewis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Venoms)

New Reports of Toxigenic Cyanobacteria and Cyanotoxins in Understudied Regions

edited by

Rita Cordeiro

Vitor Vasconcelos

and

Alexandre M. Campos

submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9174 | Submission Open

Keywords: cyanometabolites; cyanotoxins; thermal; benthic; islands; deserts

(This special issue belongs to the Section Marine and Freshwater Toxins)

Venom Genes and Genomes of Venomous Animals: Evolution and Variation

edited by

Nancy Oguiura

and

Maria José J. Silva

submission deadline 28 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3368 | Submission Open

Keywords: venom polymorphism; toxin evolution; gene expression; gene structure; genome evolution; gene family; transcriptome; genome structure and organization; next-generation sequencing; co-evolution; convergent evolution

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Venoms)

Occurrence, Toxicity, Metabolism, Analysis and Control of Mycotoxins

edited by

Ling Wang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 14284 | Submission Open

Keywords: mycotoxin; filamentous fungi; secondary metabolism; toxic mechanism; metabolic regulation; pathogenicity/virulence; analytical methods; detection and quantification; degradation or detoxification; control strategies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mycotoxins)

Structure, Function and Evolution of Conotoxins

edited by

Lars Ellgaard

and Thomas Lund Koch

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2987 | Submission Open

Keywords: conotoxins; conoidean toxins; disulfide bonds; functional assays; molecular evolution; phylogenetics; structure– activity relationship; structure determination; structure prediction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Venoms)

Foodborne Toxins: Immunodetection and Analysis of Pathogenic Bacterial Toxins

edited by

Xiaohua He

and

Christina Tam

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2094 | Submission Open

Keywords: bacterial toxins; food safety; immunoassays; detection; ELISA; biosensors; antibodies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bacterial Toxins)

Managing and Preventing Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs): Do We Know Enough? (2nd Edition)

edited by

James S. Metcalf

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1132 | Submission Open

Keywords: catchment; exposure; analysis; remediation; health surveillance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Marine and Freshwater Toxins)

Ribosome-Inactivating Proteins: From Plant Toxins to Drug Applications

edited by

Maria Angeles Rojo

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 458 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant toxins; ribosome-inactivating proteins (RIPs); targeted therapy; ricin; lectins

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Toxins)

Molecular Response of Hosts to Fungal Toxins

edited by

Shaukat Ali

and

Jianhui Wu

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 174 | Submission Open

Keywords: mycotoxins; host response; molecular biology; immune response; metabolic adaptation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mycotoxins)

Botulinum Toxin Application in the Medical Aesthetics Industry

edited by

Nark-Kyoung Rho

submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 8473 | Submission Open

Keywords: botulinum neurotoxin; medical aesthetics; product comparison; product development; clinical consensus; practice guideline; position statement; off-facial aesthetic indications; combined treatments with other modalities; novel delivery methods; new anatomical perspectives; immunogenicity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bacterial Toxins)

Toxicity, Mitigation and Chemical Analysis of Aflatoxins and Other Toxic Metabolites Produced by Aspergillus

edited by Matthew Lebar and

Kanniah Rajasekaran

submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3130 | Submission Open

Keywords: aflatoxin; Aspergillus; secondary metabolites; non-regulated toxins; mitigation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mycotoxins)

Advances in Cyanotoxins: Latest Developments in Risk Assessment

edited by

Ana M. Cameán

and

Ángeles Jos

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9067 | Submission Open

Keywords: cyanotoxins; toxicokinetics; toxicity; exposure; risksWe look forward to receiving your contributions.

(This special issue belongs to the Section Marine and Freshwater Toxins)

Marine Biotoxins: Bioactivities, Identification, and Potential Bioprocesses

edited by

Juan Jose Gallardo Rodriguez

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3722 | Submission Open

Keywords: marine toxins; dinoflagellates; harmful algae; bioprocesses; bioaccumulation; allelopathy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Marine and Freshwater Toxins)

Strategies for Mitigating Mycotoxin Contamination in Food and Feed

edited by

Marija Kovač Tomas

submission deadline 30 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 834 | Submission Open

Keywords: mycotoxins; mycotoxigenic fungi; toxicology; detection and occurrence; reduction and detoxification; innovative mitigation strategies; prevention; climate change

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mycotoxins)

Mycotoxins in Farm Animals: Health Disorders and Preventive Strategies

edited by

Vasileios Papatsiros

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 15706 | Submission Open

Keywords: mycotoxins; biomarkers; health disorders; prevention; detoxifying agents; farm animals; climate

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mycotoxins)

Animals Venom in Drug Discovery: A Valuable Therapeutic Tool

edited by Mohamad Rima and

Ziad Fajloun

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 12305 | Submission Open

Keywords: venoms; toxins; calcium channels; proteomics; transcriptomics; bioactive molecules; bioinformatics; venomous animals

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Venoms)

Clinical Evidence for Therapeutic Effects and Safety of Animal Venoms

edited by

Gihyun Lee

and

Soo-Hyun Sung

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 12135 | Submission Open

Keywords: animal venom; snail venom; spider venom; scorpion venom; snake venom; bee venom; clinical study; systematic review; clinical practice guidelines (CPG); therapeutic effects and its mechanism; safety and adverse events

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Venoms)

Bacillus thuringiensis: A Broader View of Its Biocidal Activity: 2nd Edition

edited by

Leopoldo Palma

Diego Herman Sauka

and

Primitivo Caballero

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3476 | Submission Open

Keywords: Bacillus thuringiensis; pesticidal proteins; crystal proteins; vegetative insecticidal proteins; invertebrate pests; biological control; crop protection

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bacterial Toxins)

Contemporary and Emerging Modalities of Kidney Assistance Therapy for Patients with Kidney Dysfunction Requiring Dialysis

edited by Mariana Murea and

Tibor Fülöp

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 669 | Submission Open

Keywords: uremic toxin; dialysis; dialyzer; filtration; intestinal; implantable; portable; sorbent

(This special issue belongs to the Section Uremic Toxins)

Unveiling the Toxic Effects of Harmful Algal Blooms: 2nd Edition

edited by

Melissa Peacock

and

Corinne Gibble

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 195 | Submission Open

Keywords: harmful algal blooms; human health; biotoxins; ichthyotoxicity; shellfish harvesters; economic impacts; marine wildlife

(This special issue belongs to the Section Marine and Freshwater Toxins)

Mycotoxins Exposure and Impact on Human and Animal Health

edited by

Philippe Guerre

submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1252 | Submission Open

Keywords: mycotoxins; multiple contamination; exposure; human health; animal health; toxicity; biomarker; interaction; feed additive

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mycotoxins)

Collaborative Approaches to Mitigation of Snakebite Envenoming

edited by

Anita Malhotra

and Karthikeyan Vasudevan

submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 835 | Submission Open

Keywords: snakebite envenomation; antivenom; interdisciplinary studies; snake venom; community health; One Health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Venoms)

Mycotoxin Contamination in Food and Feed

edited by

Yiqiang Chen

submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 136 | Submission Open

Keywords: mycotoxin; feed; food; analytical approach; toxicological effect; toxicological mechanism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mycotoxins)

Botulinum Toxin Therapy for Diseases in the Oral and Maxillofacial Regions

edited by

Kazuya Yoshida

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7531 | Submission Open

Keywords: botulinum toxin therapy; movement disorders; oromandibular dystonia; trigeminal neuralgia; orofacial pain; temporomandibular disorders; sialorrhea; bruxism; tremor; tic

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bacterial Toxins)

Unraveling the Environmental Threat of Harmful Algae Blooms (HABs): Causes and Impacts

edited by

Rafael Carballeira

and

Vitor Gonçalves

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7330 | Submission Open

Keywords: harmful algal blooms; phytoplankton; microalgae; toxins; red tide; water quality; socioeconomic impacts; monitoring; mitigation strategies; ecosystem services

(This special issue belongs to the Section Marine and Freshwater Toxins)

Toxicity Assessment, Rapid Detection and Control of Foodborne Mycotoxins: Advances and Prospects

edited by

Liang Ma

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7179 | Submission Open

Keywords: mycotoxins; toxic effect; rapid detection; detoxification; contamination control

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mycotoxins)

Harmful Algal Blooms in Waters: Characterization, Monitoring and Management

edited by Audrey Roy-Lachapelle

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7025 | Submission Open

Keywords: harmful algal blooms; cyanobacteria; cyanotoxins; toxin production; monitoring; structural characterization; environmental fate; disinfection by-product; water management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Marine and Freshwater Toxins)

Venoms and Drugs

edited by

Euikyung Kim

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5009 | Submission Open

Keywords: venom components; molecular mechanism; preclinical; clinical; toxin receptors; toxin analogs

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Venoms)

Aflatoxins: Contamination, Analysis and Control

edited by

Jean-Denis Bailly

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1943 | Submission Open

Keywords: mitigation; detection; food contamination; detoxification; analytical methods; biocontrol

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mycotoxins)

Advances in Poisonous Mushrooms and Their Toxins

edited by

Zhiyong Zhao

and Haijiao Li

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 772 | Submission Open

Keywords: poisonous mushroom; mushroom toxins; mushroom poisoning; detection methods; metabolism and toxicity mecha-nism; control strategies

Advances in Pore-Forming Toxins Expressed by Pathogenic Bacteria: Mechanisms, Impact and Therapeutic Potential

edited by Stephen G. Aller and Cole L. Martin

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 192 | Submission Open

Keywords: pore-forming toxins; membrane damage; toxin oligomer; pore structure; human health; pathogenic bacteria; environmental impact; clinical applications; biotechnology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bacterial Toxins)

Advances in Detecting, Monitoring, Predicting, Managing and Controlling Harmful Algal Blooms

edited by Chenlin Hu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 145 | Submission Open

Keywords: cyanobacteria; algal bloom; cyanotoxin; cause detecting; monitoring; predicting; managing; controlling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Marine and Freshwater Toxins)

Anthrax Toxin Chronicles: Celebrating 70 Years of Scientific Breakthroughs in Chemistry, Biology, and Toxicology

edited by Elizabeth A. Ambrose

submission deadline 1 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6340 | Submission Open

Keywords: anthrax; Bacillus anthracis; lethal factor; bioterrorism; antitoxins; zinc metalloprotease; edema factor; protective antigen

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bacterial Toxins)

65 Years On from Aflatoxin Discovery—a Themed Issue in Honor of Professor John D. Groopman

edited by David L. Eaton and Thomas W. Kensler

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6409 | Submission Open

Keywords: epidemiology; risk assessment; mechanisms; chemical carcinogenesis; hepatotoxicity; dietary exposure; biomarkers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mycotoxins)

Advances in Venom Research: Biological Activities, Therapeutic Potential, and Molecular Mechanism

edited by

Montamas Suntravat

and Juliana Pavan Zuliani

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2578 | Submission Open

Keywords: venoms; toxins; biological activities; therapeutic potential; molecular mechanism; venomous animals; pharmacological effects

Ecology and Evolution of Harmful Algal Blooms

edited by

Kathleen D. Cusick

and

Allen Place

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1403 | Submission Open

Keywords: algal toxin; genetic/strain diversity; eco-evolutionary role; molecular target; biological function; fitness cost; trophic interactions; molecular evolution

(This special issue belongs to the Section Marine and Freshwater Toxins)

Mycotoxin Contaminants in Feed: Current Status and What Should We Do?

edited by

Srinivas Sura

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1014 | Submission Open

Keywords: mycotoxins; secondary metabolites; feed; silage; cereal grains; mycotoxin analysis; mycotoxin toxicology; cattle

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mycotoxins)

Staphylococcus aureus Toxins：Presence and Detection in Human, Animals and Food

edited by

Alexander Govaris

and

Andreana Pexara

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 799 | Submission Open

Keywords: Staphylococcus aureus; enterotoxins; foodborne toxicosis; food-borne disease; S. aureus toxins; TSST-1; outbreaks; MRSA; genetic diversity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bacterial Toxins)

Botulinum Neurotoxins for the Treatment of Chronic Pain and Headaches

edited by

Anna P. Andreou

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 635 | Submission Open

Keywords: botulinum toxins; migraine ; chronic pain; pain management; headaches; neuropathic pain

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bacterial Toxins)

Enterotoxigenic Bacteroides fragilis Toxin: Biological Properties and Pathogenesis

edited by

Ki-Jong Rhee

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 371 | Submission Open

Keywords: toxin structure; metalloprotease; cell receptor; cell signaling; cell junction; epithelium; mucosal immunity; host– pathogen interaction; colitis-associated cancer; inflammatory bowel disease

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bacterial Toxins)

Venomics Insights into the Evolutionary Biology of Peptide Toxins in Marine and Terrestrial Organisms

edited by