Biomedical applications of synthetic peptides derived from venom of animal origin: A systematic review - 05/01/24

Abstract |
Development of therapeutic agents that have fewer adverse effects and have higher efficacy for diseases, such as cancer, metabolic disorders, neurological diseases, infections, cardiovascular diseases, and respiratory diseases, are required. Recent studies have focused on identifying novel sources for pharmaceutical molecules to develop therapies against these diseases. Among the sources for potentially new therapies, animal venom-derived molecules have generated much interest. Various animal venom-derived proteins and peptides have been isolated, identified, synthesized, and tested to develop drugs. Venom-derived peptides have several biomedical properties, such as proapoptotic, cell migration, and autophagy regulation activities in cancer cell models; induction of vasodilation by nitric oxide and regulation of angiotensin II; modification of insulin response by controlling calcium and potassium channels; regulation of pain receptor activity; modulation of immune cell activity; alteration of motor neuron activity; degradation or inhibition of β-amyloid plaque formation; antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, and antiprotozoal activities; increase in sperm motility and potentiation of erectile function; reduction of intraocular pressure; anticoagulation, fibrinolytic, and antithrombotic activities; etc. This systematic review compiles these biomedical properties and potential biomedical applications of synthesized animal venom-derived peptides reported in the latest research. In addition, the limitations and areas of opportunity in this research field are discussed so that new studies can be developed based on the data presented.
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Highlights |
• | Animal venom is an important source of numerous proteins that can be used as new therapeutic agents. |
• | New therapeutic options are needed for treatment of diverse human pathologies. |
• | Animal venom derived molecules have beneficial properties against several diseases, including chronic-degenerative illnesses. |
• | Pre-clinical studies of animal venom derived molecules are key for the study and development of new therapeutic strategies. |
Keywords : Synthetic peptide, Bioactive, Venom, Therapeutic peptide
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Vol 170
Article 116015- janvier 2024 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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