Peptidomics
Peptides are biopolymers, typically consisting of 2–50 amino acids. They are biologically
produced by the cellular ribosomal machinery or by non-ribosomal enzymes and …
produced by the cellular ribosomal machinery or by non-ribosomal enzymes and …
Scorpion venom: detriments and benefits
Scorpion venom may cause severe medical complications and untimely death if injected into
the human body. Neurotoxins are the main components of scorpion venom that are known to …
the human body. Neurotoxins are the main components of scorpion venom that are known to …
Antimicrobial and amyloidogenic activity of peptides. Can antimicrobial peptides be used against SARS-CoV-2?
SR Kurpe, SY Grishin, AK Surin, AV Panfilov… - International Journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
At present, much attention is paid to the use of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) of natural and
artificial origin to combat pathogens. AMPs have several points that determine their …
artificial origin to combat pathogens. AMPs have several points that determine their …
Antimicrobial activity developed by scorpion venoms and its peptide component
CA Rincón-Cortés, MA Bayona-Rojas… - Toxins, 2022 - mdpi.com
Microbial infections represent a problem of great importance at the public health level, with a
high rate of morbidity-mortality worldwide. However, treating the different diseases …
high rate of morbidity-mortality worldwide. However, treating the different diseases …
Scorpion venom as a source of antimicrobial peptides: overview of biomolecule separation, analysis and characterization methods
Scorpion venoms have long captivated scientific researchers, primarily due to the potency
and specificity of the mechanism of action of their derived components. Among other …
and specificity of the mechanism of action of their derived components. Among other …
Bioactive peptides from scorpion venoms: therapeutic scaffolds and pharmacological tools
KP Muiruri, J Zhong, YAO Bing, LAI Ren… - Chinese Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Evolution and natural selection have endowed animal venoms, including scorpion venoms,
with a wide range of pharmacological properties. Consequently, scorpions, their venoms …
with a wide range of pharmacological properties. Consequently, scorpions, their venoms …
A critical review of short antimicrobial peptides from scorpion venoms, their physicochemical attributes, and potential for the development of new drugs
PA Fong-Coronado, V Ramirez… - The Journal of …, 2024 - Springer
Scorpion venoms have proven to be excellent sources of antimicrobial agents. However,
although many of them have been functionally characterized, they remain underutilized as …
although many of them have been functionally characterized, they remain underutilized as …
[HTML][HTML] Structure, function and mechanistic aspects of scorpion venom peptides-A boon for the development of novel therapeutics
R Suhas - European journal of medicinal chemistry reports, 2022 - Elsevier
Venom of scorpions is very expensive and lethal, yet with innumerable and exciting potential
as a source for the development of biotherapeutics. One of the chief components of scorpion …
as a source for the development of biotherapeutics. One of the chief components of scorpion …
[HTML][HTML] In silico and in vitro structure–activity relationship of Mastoparan and its analogs
Antimicrobial peptides are an important class of therapeutic agent used against a wide
range of pathogens such as Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria, fungi, and viruses …
range of pathogens such as Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria, fungi, and viruses …
[HTML][HTML] Biomedical applications of synthetic peptides derived from venom of animal origin: A systematic review
JL Diaz-Gomez, I Martin-Estal, E Rivera-Aboytes… - Biomedicine & …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Development of therapeutic agents that have fewer adverse effects and have higher
efficacy for diseases, such as cancer, metabolic disorders, neurological diseases, infections …
efficacy for diseases, such as cancer, metabolic disorders, neurological diseases, infections …