Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) is well-known for its role in blood pressure regulation
via the renin–angiotensin aldosterone system (RAAS) but also functions in fertility, immunity …

This review gives an overview on the development of research on spider venoms with a
focus on structure and function of venom components and techniques of analysis. Major …

Spider venoms are a complex concoction of enzymes, polyamines, inorganic salts, and
disulfide-rich peptides (DRPs). Although DRPs are widely distributed and abundant, their …

Peptides are potential therapeutic alternatives against global diseases, such as
antimicrobial-resistant infections and cancer. Venoms are a rich source of bioactive peptides …

Animal venoms are renowned for their toxicity, biochemical complexity, and as a source of
compounds with potential applications in medicine, agriculture, and industry. Polypeptides …

Spiders produce highly adapted venoms featuring a complex mixture of biomolecules used
mainly for hunting and defense. The most prominent components are peptidic neurotoxins, a …

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 …

Most knowledge of spider venom concerns neurotoxins acting on ion channels, whereas
proteins and their significance for the envenomation process are neglected. The here …

Introduction: Snakebite is a neglected tropical disease and a globally important driver of
death and morbidity. Vipers of the genus Macrovipera (Viperidae: Viperinae) are among the …

Introduction: Spider venoms are a unique source of bioactive peptides, many of which
display remarkable biological stability and neuroactivity. Phoneutria nigriventer, often …