Publications by authors named "Kwan Nualcharoen"
Article Synopsis
- Many animal species utilize venom for defense and hunting, which contains a variety of toxic compounds; some of these compounds have inspired drug development for conditions like cancer and pain relief.
- The study focused on the stinging nettle caterpillar, identifying a large number of unique genetic transcripts and 168 potential toxin genes, including new types of peptides with structures akin to known neurotoxins.
- The research emphasizes the significance of convergent evolution in the development of toxins within the Lepidoptera group, suggesting potential avenues for discovering novel drugs from these toxins.
