Melittin-Based Nanoparticles for Cancer Therapy: Mechanisms, Applications, and Future Perspectives

Melittin, a cytolytic peptide derived from honeybee venom, has demonstrated potent anticancer activity through mechanisms such as membrane disruption, apoptosis induction, and modulation of key signaling pathways. Melittin exerts its anticancer activity by interacting with key molecular targets, inc...

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Published in:	Pharmaceutics
Main Authors:	Joe Rizkallah, Nicole Charbel, Abdallah Yassine, Amal El Masri, Chris Raffoul, Omar El Sardouk, Malak Ghezzawi, Therese Abou Nasr, Firas Kreidieh
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-08-01
Subjects:	melittin cancer therapy nanomedicine tumor targeting combination therapy tumor microenvironment
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4923/17/8/1019