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- The rising global impact of viral infections, including SARS-CoV-2, HIV/AIDS, and hepatitis, highlights the urgent need for effective antiviral treatments.
- Recent research has shown that certain peptides derived from scorpion venom demonstrate antiviral properties against various viruses.
- This review aims to summarize current findings on scorpion antiviral peptides, their mechanisms of action, and their potential use in medical applications against different viral infections.
Article Abstract
The global burden of viral infection, especially the current pandemics of SARS-CoV-2, HIV/AIDS, and hepatitis, is a very risky one. Additionally, HCV expresses the necessity for antiviral therapeutic elements. Venoms are known to contain an array of bioactive peptides that are commonly used in the treatment of various medical issues. Several peptides isolated from scorpion venom have recently been proven to possess an antiviral activity against several viral families. The aim of this review is to provide an up-to-date overview of scorpion antiviral peptides and to discuss their modes of action and potential biomedical application against different viruses.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8437663 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/9998420 | DOI Listing |
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