Melittin—A Natural Peptide from Bee Venom Which Induces Apoptosis in Human Leukaemia Cells

Bee venom is a very complex mixture produced and secreted by the honeybee (<i>Apis mellifera</i>). Melittin is a major component of bee venom that accounts for about 52% of its dry mass. A vast number of studies have been dedicated to the effects of melittin&#8217;s regulation of apo...

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Main Authors: Michal Ceremuga, Maksymilian Stela, Edyta Janik, Leslaw Gorniak, Ewelina Synowiec, Tomasz Sliwinski, Przemyslaw Sitarek, Joanna Saluk-Bijak, Michal Bijak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-02-01
Series:Biomolecules
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/10/2/247