Spiders (Araneae), having thrived for over 300 million years, exhibit remarkable diversity,
with 47,000 described species and an estimated 150,000 species in existence. Evolving …

The human voltage gated potassium channel Kv1. 5 that conducts the IKur current is a key
determinant of the atrial action potential. Its mutations have been linked to hereditary forms …

Mutations of ion channels and G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are not uncommon and
can lead to cardiovascular diseases. Given previously reported multiple factors associated …

The Kv1. 3 channel has become a therapeutic target for the treatment of various diseases.
Several Kv1. 3 channel blockers have been characterized from scorpion venom; however …

The antimicrobial and immunomodulatory capacities of the peptide Css54 and the
chemokine MCP-1 were tested. The first, a peptide isolated from the venom of the scorpion …

The spiders Psechrus triangulus and Hippasa lycosina are widely distributed in Yunnan
Province, China, and are important natural enemies of agricultural pests, yet studies …

Hymenopterans represent one of the most abundant groups of venomous organisms but
remain little explored due to the difficult access to their venom. The development of proteo …

The venom of scorpions is a mixture of components that constitute a source of bioactive
molecules. The venom of the scorpion Centruroides tecomanus contains peptides toxic to …

Effective control of diseases transmitted by Aedes aegypti is primarily achieved through
vector control by chemical insecticides. However, the emergence of insecticide resistance in …

This comprehensive review explores the cutting-edge advancements in snake venom
research, focusing on the integration of proteomics, genomics, transcriptomics, and …