Advances in Venom Research: Biological Activities, Therapeutic Potential, and Molecular Mechanism
A special issue of Toxins (ISSN 2072-6651).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2025 | Viewed by 328
Special Issue Editors
Interests: snake venom toxins; pathophysiology; recombinant proteins; molecular mechanisms of action; envenomation; proteomics; vascular permeability; extracellular vesicle; inflammatory responses; signaling pathways
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2. Departamento de Medicina, Universidade Federal de Rondônia, Porto Velho 76801-059, RO, Brazil
Interests: snake venom toxins; pathophysiology; molecular mechanisms of action; envenomation; inflammatory responses; innate immunity; signaling pathways; inflammatory mediators
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Venom research has significantly advanced our understanding of the biological activities and therapeutic potential of various animal venoms and toxins. This Special Issue aims to highlight recent breakthroughs and novel insights into the multifaceted roles of venom, in both natural and medical contexts. We invite researchers to submit original research articles, comprehensive reviews, short communications, and insightful perspectives that explore the diverse biological activities of animal venoms, including their molecular mechanisms, pharmacological and pathophysiological effects, and therapeutic potential.
Key topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Molecular and cellular mechanisms of venom action;
- Novel venom-derived peptides and proteins with therapeutic potential;
- Venom effects on human health and disease models;
- Technological innovations in venom research and toxinology.
This Special Issue seeks to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and provide a platform for disseminating cutting-edge research that bridges the gap between basic science and clinical applications. By enhancing our understanding of venom components and their mechanisms of action, we aim to uncover new avenues for drug discovery and therapeutic interventions. We look forward to your contributions to this dynamic and impactful field of study.
Dr. Montamas Suntravat
Dr. Juliana Pavan Zuliani
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a double-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Toxins is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
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Keywords
- venoms
- toxins
- biological activities
- therapeutic potential
- molecular mechanism
- venomous animals
- pharmacological effects
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