Exploring the Antimicrobial Potential of Animal Venoms: From Bioprospecting to Clinical Applications

Antimicrobial resistance is a growing and concerning global challenge which threatens the efficacy of current medical treatments. With the decline in the discovery of new antibiotics, exploring natural sources, such as animal venoms, has emerged as an innovative strategy. Venoms from snakes, scorpions, insects, and other animals are rich in peptides and proteins with potent antimicrobial properties. This field of research is gaining attention for its potential to offer new therapeutic solutions to combat infections resistant to conventional drugs.

Our goal in this research topic is to address the need for new effective antimicrobial agents in response to the alarming rise of antimicrobial resistance. By focusing on animal venoms as a promising source of bioactive compounds, we aim to stimulate research and development of new drugs. This Research Topic seeks not only to identify new compounds with antimicrobial activity but also to understand their mechanisms of action and explore their potential therapeutic applications.

By bringing together scientists from various disciplines, we aim to build a solid foundation for future investigations and collaborations in the field of antimicrobial drug development.

This Research Topic invites manuscripts that address various aspects of animal venoms with a focus on their antimicrobial properties. Sub-topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

o Identification and characterization of bioactive compounds from venoms
o Detailed studies on the mechanisms of antimicrobial action of venom compounds
o Innovative bioprospecting strategies and approaches for optimizing these compounds
o Exploration of their clinical applications and therapeutic potential

We welcome submissions in the form of original research articles, reviews, mini-reviews, and perspectives that contribute to a deeper understanding of this multidisciplinary field.

Article types and fees

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Case Report
• Classification
• Clinical Trial
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
• General Commentary
• Hypothesis and Theory
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Article types

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Case Report
• Classification
• Clinical Trial
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
• General Commentary
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• Original Research
• Perspective
• Review
• Systematic Review
• Technology and Code

Keywords: Animal Venoms, Antimicrobial agents, Bioactivity, Bioprospecting, Drug development, Antimicrobial Resistance

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