The venom of the caterpillar Dirphia moderata as a source of bioactive molecules with antitumor and anti-toxoplasma activity

Key Points

• To explore the antitumor and anti-Toxoplasma activities of venom from the caterpillar Dirphia moderata.
• Examined bioactive molecules extracted from Dirphia moderata venom
• Conducted laboratory analyses to determine effectiveness against tumor cells and Toxoplasma
• Presented findings at an international symposium
• Demonstrated significant antitumor activity in laboratory models
• Showed inhibitive effects on Toxoplasma proliferation
• Identified specific bioactive compounds within the venom responsible for these effects