peptide toxins

Peptide toxins are small chains of amino acids produced by various organisms like snakes, spiders, and marine creatures. They evolved to interfere with biological processes in prey or predators, often targeting nerves or muscles to immobilize or deter. Due to their specific interactions with molecular receptors, these toxins are valuable in scientific research and medicine, helping develop drugs for pain relief, neurological conditions, and other health issues. While potent and potentially harmful, their precise biological activity also enables their careful use in controlled medical applications.