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Peran Herpetofauna dalam Bidang Kesehatan: Peluang dan Tantangan

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: Skin secretions and venom from many species of amphibi (frogs and toads) and reptil (group of herpetofauna) from different famillies contain a wide range of unique physiological compounds with biological activity such as peptide, protein, non-protein, and enzyme. They are potent for drug development. The compounds, known as mode of action have practical application as pharmaceutical agents, diagnostic reagents or preparative tools. Peptides with potential anticancer, fibrinolityc, antibacterial, antifungal, antidiabetic activity play important roles in human health. This review introduces roles of herpetofauna for drugs development, potential therapeutic values and their application in human health and disease.Key words: Herpetofauna, skin secretion, venom, drugs development, health.

Source: JURNAL BIOLOGI PAPUA

DOI: 10.31957/jbp.534

Authors: Aditya K. Karim, Zainal A. Wasaraka, Linus Y. Chrystomo, Ervina Indrayani

Institution: Cenderawasih University

Language: English

Topic: Venomous Animal Envenomation and Studies

Subfield: Toxicology

Field: Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2922107674

FWCI: 0.186

Cites: 30

Cited by: 1

Related to: 10