Venoms classification and therapeutic uses: a narrative review
Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2023 Feb;27(4):1633-1653. doi: 10.26355/eurrev_202302_31408.ABSTRACTThe mere glimpse of venomous animals has always terrified humans because of the devastating effects of their venoms. However, researchers across the globe have isolated therapeutically active ingredients from these venoms and continue to explore them for drug leads. These efforts lead to the discovery of therapeutic molecules that the US-FDA has approved to treat different diseases, such as hypertension (Captopril), chronic pain (Ziconotide), and diabetes (Exenatide). The main active constituents of most venoms are proteins and p...
Source: Pharmacological Reviews - March 6, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: M A Morsy S Gupta C P Dora V Jhawat M Dhanawat D Mehta K Gupta A B Nair M El-Daly Source Type: research
Venoms classification and therapeutic uses: a narrative review
Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2023 Feb;27(4):1633-1653. doi: 10.26355/eurrev_202302_31408.ABSTRACTThe mere glimpse of venomous animals has always terrified humans because of the devastating effects of their venoms. However, researchers across the globe have isolated therapeutically active ingredients from these venoms and continue to explore them for drug leads. These efforts lead to the discovery of therapeutic molecules that the US-FDA has approved to treat different diseases, such as hypertension (Captopril), chronic pain (Ziconotide), and diabetes (Exenatide). The main active constituents of most venoms are proteins and p...
Source: European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences - March 6, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: M A Morsy S Gupta C P Dora V Jhawat M Dhanawat D Mehta K Gupta A B Nair M El-Daly Source Type: research
