Predatory and Defensive Venom Peptides

Dear Colleagues,

Venomous plants and animals have evolved a suite of venom peptide toxins that target a broad diversity of membrane proteins, including ion channels, GPCRs, and transporters, typically with exquisite potency and selectivity. Only recently have we started to understand which venom peptides have evolved to facilitate prey capture and those optimised and/or repurposed for defence. This Special Issue will accept research publications and authoritative reviews on all aspects relating to the origins, evolution, venomics, structure–function relationship, therapeutic potential, and mode of action of venom peptides evolved for predation or defence.

Prof. Dr. Richard J. Lewis
Guest Editor

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