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TOXINS
Volume 15, Issue 2, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/toxins15020159
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SARS-CoV2; COVID-19; coronavirus; animal toxins; venoms
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Animal-derived venoms are complex mixtures of toxins that can have both harmful and therapeutic effects. In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, this review explores the potential of using venoms from animals such as bees, snakes, and scorpions as therapeutic agents against the virus.
Animal-derived venoms are complex mixtures of toxins triggering important biological effects during envenomings. Although venom-derived toxins are known for their potential of causing harm to victims, toxins can also act as pharmacological agents. During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was observed an increase in in-depth studies on antiviral agents, and since, to date, there has been no completely effective drug against the global disease. This review explores the crosstalk of animal toxins and COVID-19, aiming to map potential therapeutic agents derived from venoms (e.g., bees, snakes, scorpions, etc.) targeting COVID-19.
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