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Venom Peptide Evolution

Evolutionary biology of venom peptide gene families.

By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
venom evolution phylogenetics

Venom Peptide Evolution

Overview

Evolutionary biology of venom peptide gene families.

Structure

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NameVenom Peptide Evolution

Mechanism of Action

Gene duplication and neofunctionalization driving venom peptide diversity.

References

  • Wikipept Peptide Database
  • Primary literature (see individual entries)

Chemical Identity

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NameVenom Peptide Evolution
CategoryVenom Peptides

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