Atomic-resolution structural studies of membrane-associated proteins and peptides in a
membrane environment are important to fully understand their biological function and the …

Anticancer peptides (ACPs) are promising antitumor drugs owning to their great cancer cell
targeting and anticancer effects as well as low drug resistance. However, many of the ACPs …

In the United States, imported fire ants are often referred to as red imported fire ants,
Solenopsis invicta Buren, black imported fire ants, S. richteri Forel, and their hybrid (S …

Lipid-bilayer nanodiscs provide a stable, native-like membrane environment for the
functional and structural studies of membrane proteins and other membrane-binding …

Hymenopterans are an untapped source of venom secretions. Their recent proteo-
transcriptomic studies have revealed an extraordinary pool of toxins that participate in …

Among ants, Myrmicinae represents the most speciose subfamily. The venom composition
previously described for these social insects is extremely variable, with alkaloids …

Sea anemones are sessile invertebrates of the phylum Cnidaria and their survival and
evolutive success are highly related to the ability to produce and quickly inoculate venom …

An increasing interest in plant protein–metabolite interactions has occurred in the past
decade due to advancements in technology and methodology. Metabolite receptors …

Venomous animals have evolved diverse molecular mechanisms to incapacitate prey and
defend against predators. Most venom components disrupt nervous, locomotor, and …

Most species of bee are capable of delivering a defensive sting which is often painful. A
solitary lifestyle is the ancestral state of bees and most extant species are solitary, but …