Melittin

Cross-source consensus on Melittin from 1 sources and 3 claims.

1 sources · 3 claims

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Melittin is the primary peptide in bee venom responsible for both toxic effects at high concentrations and beneficial biological effects at low concentrations. — Bee Sting Therapy (Apitherapy)
Melittin is the therapeutically relevant isolated compound in bee venom. — Bee Sting Therapy (Apitherapy)
Melittin, not bee venom as a whole, drives the therapeutic outcomes of bee venom therapy. — Bee Sting Therapy (Apitherapy)