Ant Venoms

10/01/2023 - "We demonstrate that S14, a synthetic derivative of ant venom-derived solenopsin, has potent anti inflammatory effects on the OVA murine model of atopic dermatitis. "
10/01/2023 - "Ant Venom-Based Ceramide Therapy Is Effective Against Atopic Dermatitis In Vivo."

01/01/2023 - "Jack Jumper ant venom allergy is a uniquely Australian medical issue. "
02/01/2022 - "Global View on Ant Venom Allergy: from Allergenic Components to Clinical Management."
01/25/2011 - "Allergy to Myrmecia pilosula (Jack Jumper Ant) venom is common in Australia, affecting ∼2.7% of some communities. "
12/01/2003 - "The purpose of this review is to examine recent advances in the understanding of ant venom allergy and treatment using venom immunotherapy. "
01/01/2003 - "The jack jumper ant (Myrmecia pilosula) is responsible for greater than 90% of Australian ant venom allergy. "

10/22/2021 - "Although we are aware of the ability of many species to sting, knowledge of ant venom chemistry remains limited. "
01/01/2023 - "Sting-challenge demonstrated tolerance in patients undergoing reduced-dose Jumper ant venom-specific immunotherapy: Validating new center approach in adult and children."
07/06/2022 - "Based on the clinical history of an ant bite and its clinical manifestations, the patient was diagnosed with an ant venom allergy. "
08/01/2002 - "Adult Tasmanian males with a prior history of ant venom allergy and cardiopulmonary co-morbidities are therefore at highest risk of a fatal outcome from ant stings. "
07/13/2011 - "Although the majority of the snakebite cases in Malaysia are due to non-venomous snakes, venomous bites cause significant morbidity and mortality if treatment measures, especially ant-venom therapy, are delayed. "

02/01/2006 - "Structured interviews were performed on a cohort of 10 patients referred to our Anaphylaxis Clinic who were allergic to ant venom, followed by field trips to collect ant specimens. "
03/22/2003 - "The jack jumper ant Myrmecia pilosula is responsible for about 90% of ant venom anaphylaxis in southeastern Australia. "
10/01/1999 - "Serum samples were collected from 2 women who had anaphylaxis induced by Pachycondyla species ant venom and from 6 volunteers with no history of having been stung. "
12/01/2003 - "Prevention of anaphylaxis with ant venom immunotherapy."
07/18/2011 - "Causes of ant sting anaphylaxis in Australia: the Australian Ant Venom Allergy Study."

03/01/1984 - "A partially purified extract of an ant venom from the South American tree ant Pseudomyrmex sp. was tested in a double-blind, controlled study of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. "
07/01/2010 - "Bee and ant venom have reduced the number of swollen joints in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. "
03/01/1984 - "The effects of a partially purified fraction of an ant venom in rheumatoid arthritis."