Deepening our understanding in Venom Toxicology
Venoms comprise a complex blend of diverse toxins that operate in a coordinated manner to swiftly disrupt the physiological functions of prey. When introduced into the human body, they give rise to a myriad of complications, posing challenges for clinicians. While the impact of venoms from certain medically significant snakes has been extensively studied, there is still much to discover regarding the effects of venoms from other snakes and over 200,000 venomous invertebrates.
In this collection, we welcome research and review articles addressing any venom and its toxins, along with their effects on various tissues. This encompasses basic and clinical research, as well as pre-clinical assessments of venoms.
The importance of digging deeper
Snake Venom Toxicology has been attracting increasing interests in recent years. Gaining insights into the effects of various venom toxins on different tissues is not only crucial for developing improved diagnostics and therapeutics for venomous bites but also facilitates exploration of the clinical and industrial applications of venoms for human benefit.
This Collection supports and amplifies research directly related to the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3) – Good Health and Well-being for all.
How can this collection help?
Our Top Collections like this one aims to support and promote high-quality science. They are led by Guest Editors who are experts in their fields, and supported by a dedicated team of Commissioning Editors, Managing Editors and In-House Editors at Springer Nature. Collection articles typically see higher citations, downloads, and Altmetric scores, and provide a one-stop-shop on a cutting-edge topic of interest.
Championing the exploration of Venom Toxicology
Dr. Sakthi Vaiyapuri is a Professor in Venom Pharmacology at the School of Pharmacy, University of Reading, UK, where he conducts research in developing novel strategies to mitigate snakebite burden globally. Other research topics in his lab include venom-induced muscle toxicity and coagulopathy and developing novel therapeutic strategies to tackle these conditions. As a Guest Editor forDiscover Toxicology, he is keen to see Venom Toxicology highlighted on a global scale.
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