JNK pathway is involved in the inhibition of inflammatory target gene expression and NF-kappaB activation by melittin

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Bee venom therapy has been used to treat inflammatory diseases including rheumatoid arthritis in humans and in experimental animals. We previously found that bee venom and melittin (a major component of bee venom) have anti-inflammat...

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Main Authors: Han Sang, Lee Jeong, Song Min, Song Ho, Son Dong, Choi Myung, Lee Hwa, Park Hye, Kim Youngsoo, Hong Jin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-05-01
Series:Journal of Inflammation
Online Access:http://www.journal-inflammation.com/content/5/1/7