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High Throughput Quantitative Expression Screening and Purification Applied to Recombinant Disulfide-rich Venom Proteins Produced in E. coli
Published on: July 30, 2014
Advances in venomics
Vera Oldrati1, Miriam Arrell2, Aude Violette3
1Atheris SA, Chemin d'Alcire 1, CH-1228 Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva, Switzerland. contact@atheris.com and School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, EPGL, University of Geneva, University of Lausanne, CMU, 1, Rue Michel Servet, CH-1211 Geneva 4, Switzerland.
Venomics, the study of venom and venom glands, uses integrated
Area of Science:
- * Venomics, encompassing proteomics, transcriptomics, genomics, and bioinformatics.
- * Integrative study of venomous animals and their toxins.
Background:
- * Venomics leverages advancements in sequencing technologies and bioinformatics.
- * Enables comprehensive characterization of venomous animal toxin profiles.
Purpose of the Study:
- * To review the progress in venomics over the past decade.
- * To highlight new perspectives in understanding venom function.
- * To foster the discovery of novel venom-derived drug candidates.
Main Methods:
- * Integrative omics approaches: proteomics, transcriptomics, genomics.
- * Bioinformatics and biocomputing algorithms for data analysis.
- * Comprehensive toxin profiling from sample collection to data treatment.
Main Results:
- * Significant advances in venomics methodologies and applications.
- * Improved understanding of venom composition and function.
- * Identification of potential therapeutic compounds from venom.
Conclusions:
- * Venomics is a rapidly advancing field with significant potential.
- * Continued research promises deeper insights into venom biology and drug discovery.
- * The integrative approach is key to unlocking the full potential of venomics.
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