Alves Álisson E F, Barros Anne B C, Silva Lindomara C F, Carvalho Lucas M M, Pereira Graziela M A, Uchôa Ana F C, Barbosa-Filho José M, Silva Marcelo S, Luna Karla P O, Soares Karla S R, Xavier-Júnior Francisco H
Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (BioTecFarm), Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB), Campus I-Castelo Branco III., Joao Pessoa 58051-900, PB, Brazil.
Post-Graduated Program in Natural and Synthetic Bioactive Products, Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB), Campus I-Castelo Branco III., Joao Pessoa 58051-900, PB, Brazil.
Pharmaceutics. 2025 Feb 6;17(2):204. doi: 10.3390/pharmaceutics17020204.
Advances in medical nanobiotechnology have notably enhanced the application of snake venom toxins, facilitating the development of new therapies with animal-derived toxins. The vast diversity of snake species and their venom complexities underline the need for ongoing research. This review is dedicated to exploring the integration of snake venom with nanoparticles to enable their use in human therapies aiming to develop treatments. The complex mixture of snake venom not only inflicts significant pathological effects but also offers valuable insights for the creation of innovative therapies, particularly in the realm of nanobiotechnology. Nanoscale encapsulation not only mitigates the inherent toxicity of snake venom but also amplifies their antitumoral, antimicrobial, and immunomodulatory properties. The synergy between venom-derived macromolecules and nanotechnology offers a novel pathway for augmenting the efficacy and safety of conventional antivenom therapies, extending their applicability beyond treating bites to potentially addressing a myriad of health issues. In conclusion, nanotechnology presents a compelling therapeutic frontier that promises to improve current treatment modalities and ameliorate the adverse effects associated with venomous snakebites.
医学纳米生物技术的进展显著增强了蛇毒毒素的应用,推动了利用动物源毒素开发新疗法的进程。蛇类物种的巨大多样性及其毒液的复杂性凸显了持续研究的必要性。本综述致力于探索蛇毒与纳米颗粒的整合,以使其能够用于旨在开发治疗方法的人类疗法。蛇毒的复杂混合物不仅会造成重大病理影响,还为创新疗法的创建提供了宝贵见解,尤其是在纳米生物技术领域。纳米级封装不仅减轻了蛇毒固有的毒性,还增强了它们的抗肿瘤、抗菌和免疫调节特性。毒液衍生的大分子与纳米技术之间的协同作用为提高传统抗蛇毒血清疗法的疗效和安全性提供了一条新途径,将其适用性从治疗蛇咬伤扩展到潜在地解决众多健康问题。总之,纳米技术呈现出一个引人注目的治疗前沿领域,有望改善当前的治疗方式并减轻与毒蛇咬伤相关的不良反应。