03 Nov 2024
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Toxin: Conotoxins Medicinal Use: Conotoxins have analgesic properties, providing pain relief that is much stronger than morphine. They are being researched for use in chronic pain management.
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Toxin: Batrachotoxin Medicinal Use: Components of the toxin are studied for their potential as painkillers and for understanding nerve signaling, given their effect on sodium channels in nerve cells.
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Toxin: Chlorotoxin Medicinal Use: Chlorotoxin has shown promise in targeting glioma (brain tumor) cells, making it a potential treatment in oncology.
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Toxin: Cobra venom (neurotoxins) Medicinal Use: The neurotoxins are studied for use in pain relief, particularly for arthritis. Some enzymes in the venom are also studied for anticancer properties.
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Toxin: Exenatide (GLP-1 agonist) Medicinal Use: Exenatide, derived from Gila monster saliva, is used in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes due to its effects on insulin production.
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Toxin: Tetrodotoxin Medicinal Use: Tetrodotoxin is being studied for its potential as a pain reliever, especially for severe pain where opioids are ineffective or undesirable.
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Toxin: Neurotoxins (e.g., PhTx3) Medicinal Use: Components of its venom have shown potential in treating erectile dysfunction and are studied for neuroprotective properties.
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Toxin: Tetrodotoxin Medicinal Use: In small doses, tetrodotoxin has potential in pain management for cancer patients and in reducing opiate dependency.
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Toxin: Cnidarian venom proteins Medicinal Use: Researchers are exploring the venom for possible applications in heart disease treatment due to its effects on heart rate and blood pressure.
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Toxin: Myotoxins and neurotoxins Medicinal Use: Sea snake venom has anticoagulant and analgesic properties, which are being researched for developing painkillers and blood clotting treatments.
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