May 11, 2021
What animal venom is used in medicine?
Approved Drugs. Among the 11 approved toxin-based molecules marketed, one molecule (ziconotide) is obtained from cone snails, two from lizards (exenatide and lixisenatide), two from leeches (bivalirudin and desirudin), and six from snakes (captopril, enalapril, tirofiban, eptifibatide, batroxobin, and cobratide).
May 13, 2021
Approved Drugs. Among the 12 approved toxin-based molecules marketed, one molecule (ziconotide) is obtained from cone snails, two from lizards (exenatide and lixisenatide), two from leeches (bivalirudin and desirudin), and six from snakes (captopril, enalapril, tirofiban, eptifibatide, batroxobin, and cobratide). One from the Caribbean Blue Scorpion (Escozine).
The Escozine® therapeutic will be the FIRST ever Scorpion Venom approved by the FDA.
Why is this a BIG deal?
Scorpion Venom Most Expensive Liquid in the World
From treating cancer to pain management to fighting viral infections, this unique peptide has a vast range of therapeutic applications. In the last decade, a growing interest from Big Pharma companies has caused an increase in the liquid's value: costing $39 million per gallon.
