Comparative Study of Antimicrobial Properties of Bee Venom Extracts and Melittins of Honey Bees
Bee venom (BV), or apitoxin, is a complex substance produced by a gland in the abdominal cavity of bees. The main component of BV is melittin, which is a largely studied substance due to its biological properties. To date, the most well-known bee venom and melittin are derived from domesticated hone...
Main Authors: | Jakkrawut Maitip, Wannapha Mookhploy, Supharerk Khorndork, Panuwan Chantawannakul |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-12-01
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Series: | Antibiotics |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/10/12/1503 |
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