Toxins from Animal Venoms Modulating Cellular Activities
A special issue of Toxins (ISSN 2072-6651). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Venoms".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 58
Special Issue Editors
Interests: animal venoms; protein toxins; cell biology
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Interests: animal venoms; protein toxins; molecular biology; cell biology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Animal venoms are potent mixtures of bioactive molecules that consist of various proteins, peptides, small organic compounds, and inorganic elements. A single venom can harbor hundreds of different components, generating a variety of physiological effects. The primary toxic agents in these secretions are proteins and peptides that act upon cellular targets through binding, cleaving, or modulating their functions.
Beyond their toxicity, venom components possess remarkable biological properties, making them valuable in both basic research and clinical applications. They serve as tools in molecular biology, drug discovery, and the development of diagnostic tools, biopesticides, and antimicrobial agents, additionally functioning as biomarkers for studying human physiology.
This Special Issue aims to explore the toxins present in animal venoms, including those from snakes, scorpions, spiders, aquatic animals, wasps, and caterpillars, focusing on their modulation of cellular activities. We welcome reviews on various aspects of venom toxins and research papers on the following topics:
- Biological activities of animal venom toxins;
- Biotechnological applications of venom-derived compounds;
- The development of novel neutralizing molecules;
- Cellular pathways activated by venom toxins;
- Toxin interactions with cellular targets.
This collection will provide significant insights into the mechanisms of action, biomedical potential, and translational applications of animal venom-derived compounds.
Prof. Dr. Sílvio Sanches Veiga
Prof. Dr. Luiza Helena Gremski
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- animal venoms
- bioactive molecules
- toxins
- cellular targets
- biotechnological applications
- molecular biology
- neutralizing molecules
- physiological effects
- biomedical potential
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