Research progress of biotoxins in the antiviral field
With the increasing viral diversity and their mutation probability globally,the current methods(such as vaccines and antiviral therapies)are facing great challenges.Therefore,it is urgent for us to develop novel antiviral drugs.Under such circumstances,various types of biotoxins(for example bee venom,snake venom,scorpion venom,and algal toxins,etc.)show antiviral potential and can act as new candidates for antiviral drug resources.Based on this,we review the active ingredients,antiviral mechanisms,and possible applications of major biotoxins over the past 10 years.In addition,we provide an outlook on the opportunities and challenges of biotoxin drugs,hoping to gather new ideas for the development of antiviral drugs.