Animal poisons and venoms are comprised of different classes of molecules displaying wide-
ranging pharmacological activities. This review aims to provide an in-depth view of toxin …

Drug discovery from natural sources is going through a renaissance, having spent many
decades in the shadow of synthetic molecule drug discovery, despite the fact that natural …

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 …

Background Dalazatide is a specific inhibitor of the Kv1. 3 potassium channel. The
expression and function of Kv1. 3 channels are required for the function of chronically …

Microalgae are known to produce a plethora of compounds derived from the primary and
secondary metabolism. Different studies have shown that these compounds may have …

It remains a challenge for the effective treatment of neuroinflammatory disease, including
multiple sclerosis (MS), stroke, epilepsy, and Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. The …

Phytoplankton are prominent organisms that contain numerous bioactive substances and
secondary metabolites, including toxins, which can be valuable to pharmaceutical …

The long-lasting interest in bioactive molecules (namely toxins) produced by (microalga)
dinoflagellates has risen in recent years. Exhibiting wide diversity and complexity, said …

Abstract The KV1. 3 voltage‐gated potassium ion channel is involved in many physiological
processes both at the plasma membrane and in the mitochondria, chiefly in the immune and …

Scorpionism is a relevant medical condition in Brazil. It is responsible for most accidents
involving venomous animals in the country, which leads to severe symptoms that can evolve …