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Venom Peptides intermediate

Bee Venom Melittin

Pharmacological applications of melittin beyond bee sting toxicity.

By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
bee-venom melittin pharmacology

Bee Venom Melittin

Overview

Pharmacological applications of melittin beyond bee sting toxicity.

Structure

PropertyValue
NameBee Venom Melittin

Mechanism of Action

Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anticancer properties of melittin.

References

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

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
NameBee Venom Melittin
CategoryVenom Peptides

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