Title
Brown spider (Loxosceles) venom toxins as potential biotools for the development of novel therapeutics
Date Issued
01 June 2019
Access level
open access
Resource Type
review
Author(s)
Chaves-Moreira D.
Matsubara F.H.
Schemczssen-Graeff Z.
De Bona E.
Heidemann V.R.
Guerra-Duarte C.
Gremski L.H.
Senff-Ribeiro A.
Chaim O.M.
Arni R.K.
Veiga S.S.
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG)
Publisher(s)
MDPI AG
Abstract
Brown spider envenomation results in dermonecrosis with gravitational spreading characterized by a marked inflammatory reaction and with lower prevalence of systemic manifestations such as renal failure and hematological disturbances. Several toxins make up the venom of these species, and they are mainly peptides and proteins ranging from 5–40 kDa. The venoms have three major families of toxins: Phospholipases-D, astacin-like metalloproteases, and the inhibitor cystine knot (ICK) peptides. Serine proteases, serpins, hyaluronidases, venom allergens, and a translationally controlled tumor protein (TCTP) are also present. Toxins hold essential biological properties that enable interactions with a range of distinct molecular targets. Therefore, the application of toxins as research tools and clinical products motivates repurposing their uses of interest. This review aims to discuss possibilities for brown spider venom toxins as putative models for designing molecules likely for therapeutics based on the status quo of brown spider venoms. Herein, we explore new possibilities for the venom components in the context of their biochemical and biological features, likewise their cellular targets, three-dimensional structures, and mechanisms of action.
Volume
11
Issue
6
Language
English
OCDE Knowledge area
Toxicología
Scopus EID
2-s2.0-85068959388
PubMed ID
Source
Toxins
Sponsor(s)
Funding: This work was supported by grants from CAPES, CNPq, FAPESP, FAPEMIG, INCTTOX, FUNDAÇÃO ARAUCFunding:ÁRIA-PRThis work/SETI-PRwas/SESA-PRsupported /MS-Decitby gr/PPSUS,ants fromBrazil.CAPES, CNPq, FAPESP, FAPEMIG, INCTTOX, CFoUnNflDicAtsÇoÃf OIn AteRreAsUt: CTÁheRIaAu-tPhRor/SsEdTeIc-lPaRre/SnEoSAco-nPfRli/cMt oS-fDinetceitr/ePsPt.STUhSe, Bfuranzdile.rs had no role in the design of the study; in the collection, analyses, or interpretation of data; in the writing of the manuscript, or in the decision to publishConflicthets ofresults.Interest: The authors declare no conflict of interest. The funders had no role in the design of the study; in the collection, analyses, or interpretation of data; in the writing of the manuscript, or in the decision to
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