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Melitten (Melittin)

Basic polypeptide from the venom of the honey bee (Apis mellifera). It contains 26 amino acids, has cytolytic properties, causes contracture of muscle, releases histamine, and disrupts surface tension, probably due to lysis of cell and mitochondrial membranes.
Also Known As:
Melittin; Mellitin; Melittin (honeybee)
Networked: 455 relevant articles (44 outcomes, 93 trials/studies)

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Experts

1. Park, Kwan-Kyu: 21 articles (03/2022 - 02/2010)
2. Han, Sang-Mi: 12 articles (03/2022 - 01/2012)
3. Li, Bai: 10 articles (01/2021 - 08/2004)
4. Chang, Young-Chae: 9 articles (01/2021 - 02/2010)
5. Chen, Jun: 9 articles (06/2016 - 06/2005)
6. An, Hyun-Jin: 8 articles (03/2022 - 07/2014)
7. Kim, Jung-Yeon: 8 articles (01/2021 - 07/2014)
8. Bagheri, Kamran Pooshang: 7 articles (05/2022 - 10/2015)
9. Lee, Woo-Ram: 7 articles (08/2015 - 01/2011)
10. Jin, Honglin: 6 articles (03/2022 - 07/2013)

Related Diseases

1. Neoplasms (Cancer)
2. Inflammation (Inflammations)
3. Wounds and Injuries (Trauma)
4. Acute Liver Failure (Fulminant Hepatic Failure)
5. Infections

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Bee Venoms (Bee Venom)
2. Peptides (Polypeptides)
3. cecropin A
4. Lipids
5. Liposomes (Liposome)
6. Analgesics (Analgesic Drugs)
7. Cytokines
8. Oxaliplatin (Eloxatin)
9. 3-acetylpyridine
10. Venoms

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
3. Chinese Traditional Medicine (Traditional Chinese Medicine)
4. Lasers (Laser)
5. Controlled Hypotension