POTENCIAL BIOTECNOLÓGICO DO VENENO DOS ANFÍBIOS
POTENCIAL BIOTECNOLÓGICO DO VENENO DOS ANFÍBIOS
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.9391126210115
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Palavras-chave: Anfíbios; Veneno de Anfíbios; Biologia; Prevenção de Doenças; Terapia Farmacológica.
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Keywords: Amphibians; Amphibian Venoms; Biology; Disease Prevention; Drug Therapy.
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Abstract: Amphibians are notable for the protective role of their skin, achieved through a rich variety of alkaloids, peptides, and representatives of other molecular classes, constituting an important passive defense mechanism. However, recent discoveries demonstrate that some species produce venom for active use; for example, some caecilians and helmeted tree frogs can be considered venomous. Beyond the large number of species and their ecological importance, amphibians produce secretions with substances that possess useful properties for the treatment and prevention of various diseases. The biotechnological possibilities are vast, including antimicrobial, antiviral, analgesic, and antitumor actions. Therefore, this class of animals presents itself as a major bioprospective interest, contributing to pharmacological and biotechnological science
- Daiana Silva Lopes
- Daiana Lopes
- Felipe de Oliveira Flores
- Bruna Fernandes dos Santos
- Natália Santos Franco
- Lucas Silva Santos
- Ana Carolina Dias Queiroz
- Alisson Meireles Flores
- Ana Clara Santana de Carvalho
- Rosimeire Souza Oliveira
- Marianna Almeida Reis de Jesus
- Geovane Ribeiro da Silva Oliveira
- Luísa Carregosa Santos