Peptides are biopolymers, typically consisting of 2–50 amino acids. They are biologically
produced by the cellular ribosomal machinery or by non-ribosomal enzymes and …

The discovery of new pharmaceutical drugs is one of the preeminent tasks—scientifically,
economically, and socially—in biomedical research. Advances in informatics and …

Large contact surfaces of protein–protein interactions (PPIs) remain to be an ongoing issue
in the discovery and design of small molecule modulators. Peptides are intrinsically capable …

This review gives an overview on the development of research on spider venoms with a
focus on structure and function of venom components and techniques of analysis. Major …

Spiders are one of the most successful venomous animals, with more than 48,000 described
species. Most spider venoms are dominated by cysteine-rich peptides with a diverse range …

Despite their ecological importance and diversity, spiders (Arachnida: Araneae) are
underrepresented in conservation policies in comparison to other groups. We review all …

We present a new phylogeny of the spider family Araneidae based on five genes (28S, 18S,
COI, H3 and 16S) for 158 taxa, identified and mainly sequenced by us. This includes 25 …

Peptide medications have been more well-known in recent years due to their many benefits,
including low side effects, high biological activity, specificity, effectiveness, and so on. Over …

Animals have repeatedly evolved specialized organs and anatomical structures to produce
and deliver a mixture of potent bioactive molecules to subdue prey or predators—venom …

Despite the prominent role of spiders in most ecosystems, these invertebrates are still
notably endangered as well as underrepresented in current conservation efforts. We sent a …