Biotechnological Application of Animal Toxins as Potential Treatments for Diabetes and Obesity

This article aims to review the applications of proteic and non-proteic venom compounds with a positive effect on these conditions and their mechanisms of ac tion.Recent FindingsPreclinical studies have shown new compounds with effects on molecular targets of clinical interest. Furthermore, some of these venom components have ended up in the development of novel medications such as Byetta.SummaryAnimal toxins constitute a promising source of new treatments. Even though further research is needed to unravel new mechanisms of action and evaluate their safety.
Source: Current Tropical Medicine Reports - Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research