Three Valuable Peptides from Bee and Wasp Venoms for Therapeutic and Biotechnological Use: Melittin, Apamin and Mastoparan
While knowledge of the composition and mode of action of bee and wasp venoms dates back 50 years, the therapeutic value of these toxins remains relatively unexploded. The properties of these venoms are now being studied with the aim to design and develop new therapeutic drugs. Far from evaluating t...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-04-01
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Series: | Toxins |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/7/4/1126 |