ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2025
Scorpion Venom as a Source of Cancer Drugs: A Comprehensive Proteomic Analysis and Therapeutic Potential.
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- An E3 Aptamer-Modified T Cell-Derived Exosomal Nanoplatform for Codelivery of Astragaloside IV and PESV: Enhancing Prostate Cancer Therapy Through Immune Modulation with Implications for Clinical Translation.International journal of nanomedicine · 2026Article
- Aquatic-derived antimicrobial peptides and their strategically modified analogues as prospective anticancer therapeutics: a comprehensive systematic review of enhancement methodologies and mechanistic insights.Frontiers in chemistry · 2026Review
- Anticancer natural products from the Middle East and North Africa: biodiversity, mechanisms, and translational challenges.Frontiers in oncology · 2026Review
- Scorpion venom as a source of new antimicrobial agents.Frontiers in microbiology · 2026Review
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Abstract
Scorpion venom is a rich source of bioactive compounds with significant potential for anticancer drug development. Its diverse molecular composition, including neurotoxins, antimicrobial peptides, and enzymes, provides a vast library for therapeutic innovation. Proteomic analyses have characterized venom composition in several species, while further functional assays have clarified their anticancer mechanisms. This review synthesizes current knowledge on scorpion venom-derived peptides with demonstrated anticancer activity, which selectively target ion channels, induce apoptosis, or disrupt tumor microenvironments. Where available, we highlight proteomic studies that have identified these components and discuss their structural features relevant to drug design. We also examine clinical applications and the challenges in translating venom peptides into therapies. The crucial and growing role of proteomics in this field, particularly for venom fractionation, component identification, and structural characterization, is critically evaluated.
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