Potassium (K+) channels are highly regulated membrane proteins that control the potassium
ion flux and respond to different cellular stimuli. These ion channels are grouped into three …

Ion channels and transporters typically consist of biomolecules that play key roles in a large
variety of physiological and pathological processes. Traditional therapies include many ion …

The mere glimpse of venomous animals has always terrified humans because of the
devastating effects of their venoms. However, researchers across the globe have isolated …

Epilepsy is a chronic neuropathology characterized by an abnormal hyperactivity of neurons
that generate recurrent, spontaneous, paradoxical and synchronized nerve impulses …

The venom glands of reptiles, particularly those of front-fanged advanced snakes, must
satisfy conflicting biological demands: rapid synthesis of potentially labile and highly toxic …

Background Epilepsy is one of the prevalent neurological disorders characterized by
disrupted synchronization between inhibitory and excitatory neurons. Disturbed membrane …

Antiepileptic drugs have been successfully treating epilepsy and providing individuals
sustained seizure freedom. However, about 30% of the patients with epilepsy present drug …

Epilepsy represents a condition in which abnormal neuronal discharges or the
hyperexcitability of neurons occur with synchronicity, presenting a significant public health …

The larvae of some lampyrid beetles are highly specialized predators of snails. They have
been observed to climb on the shells of their prey and use this exposed position to bite and …

Physalia physalis, commonly known as the Portuguese Man o'War, is one of the most
venomous members of the Cnidaria yet is poorly understood. This article investigates the …