Animal Venoms: Proteomics, Biochemical Activities and Application
A special issue of Toxins (ISSN 2072-6651). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Venoms".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (6 October 2023) | Viewed by 6464
Special Issue Editors
Interests: functional proteomics; peptide chemistry; biodiscovery; natural bioactive peptides; computational chemistry
Interests: DNA Sequencing; genomics; phylogenetic analysis; evolution; population genetics; biodiversity; ecology and evolution; systematics; RNA; taxonomy
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Venoms, found in major animal groups, have evolved into highly effective biochemical weapons, with toxins consisting of important proteins that contribute to the fitness of venomous species. Recent advances in proteomic techniques, particularly mass spectrometry, enable deep exploration of venom proteins and peptides, answering questions about toxin arsenals in different animals, including their origin, post-translational modifications, and interactions with target biomolecules. Additionally, the identification of venom proteins has inspired translational research, showcasing diverse bioactivities that have various potential applications. Since each venom exhibits distinct components of protein, methodologies are needed to enable quantitative MS/proteomic analyses of venom diversity and novel protein functions. This Special Issue seeks research and review articles covering proteomic analysis, proximity labelling, protein post-translational modifications, and protein–protein interactions within venoms of different animals. Manuscripts focusing on new proteomic strategies, technological innovations in proteomics, and the development of bioassays characterising venom's biochemical activity and potential agrochemical, pharmaceutical, therapeutic, and diagnostic uses are encouraged. We also welcome manuscripts on quantitative proteomics analyses, mass spectrometry imaging combined with spatial transcriptomics, in situ hybridisation techniques, the analysis of intact venom proteins, the application of proteo-transcriptomics, and the development of bioinformatic tools for venom proteomic analysis.
Dr. Tianfang Wang
Prof. Dr. Hu Li
Prof. Dr. Scott F. Cummins
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- venom
- protemics
- biochemical activity
- pharmaceutics
- therapeutics
- toxin
- protein
- peptide
- post-translational modification