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Bee Venom Mastoparan: Peptide Toxin in Pharmacology Refer...

Mast cell degranulating peptide from bee venom causing histamine release. This peptide toxin is derived from venom and studied for its pharmacological activi...

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bee-venom mastoparan histamine

Overview

Mast cell degranulating peptide from bee venom causing histamine release.

Structure

PropertyValue
NameBee Venom Mastoparan

Mechanism of Action

Alpha-helical peptide activating G-proteins causing mast cell degranulation.

References

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

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
NameBee Venom Mastoparan
CategoryVenom Peptides

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