A substance that treats diabetes and hormonal disorders has been found in the toxin of one of the most poisonous creatures on Earth: American researchers studied the venom of a snail known as the “conus snail.” It contains a substance that is similar to the human somatostatin hormone. It prevents glucose and certain hormones from rising in the blood.
poison Cgeographer’s responsibilitycalled consomatin, works in the same way. Snails use it during hunting, preventing their victims’ bodies from restoring normal blood glucose levels. In addition, it is more stable and more precise than the human hormone, so it can be used to create new medicines.
Experts have found that consomatin works more specifically than today’s synthetic drugs. In addition, it works in the body longer than the human hormone because of a special amino acid that makes it difficult to break down.
2024-08-23 15:41:50
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