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Apitoxin, or honey bee venom, is a bitter colorless liquid containing proteins, which may produce local inflammation. It may have similarities to sea nettle toxin.
Video Apitoxin
Components
The main component is melittin, amounting to 52% of venom peptides. Adolapin contributes 2-5% of the peptides.
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Research
Apitoxins are under preliminary research for their potential biological effects, such as in cancer.
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See also
- Apitherapy
- Bee sting
- Beekeeping
- Hive management
- Honeybee
- Wasp venoms
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References
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External links
- Apitoxin at the US National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
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