Activities of Venom Proteins and Peptides with Possible Therapeutic Applications from Bees and WASPS

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Authors

Xiujuan Ye · Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University

Suzhen Guan · Xinjiang Medical University

Jiwen Liu

Charlene Cheuk Wing Ng

Gabriel Hoi Huen Chan

Stephen Cho Wing Sze · University of Hong Kong

Abstract

The variety of proteins and peptides isolated from honey bee venom and wasp venom includes melittin, adiapin, apamine, bradykinin, cardiopep, mast cell degranulating peptide, mastoparan, phospholipase A2 and secapin. Some of the activities they demonstrate may find therapeutic applications.

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Healthcare and Venom Research Insect and Pesticide Research Bee Products Chemical Analysis

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Published in: Protein and Peptide Letters

Volume 23, Issue 8, pp. 748-755

DOI: 10.2174/0929866523666160618120824

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