A peptide toxin in ant venom mimics vertebrate EGF-like hormones to cause long-lasting hypersensitivity in mammals
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DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2112630119
Abstract: Significance The targeting of mammalian ErbB receptor signaling by a venom toxin to cause hypersensitivity is a mode of action that has not previously been described. Natural selection of a defensive toxin to target ErbB… read more here.
Keywords: peptide toxin; venom; toxin ant; toxin ... See more keywords
Composition and Acute Inflammatory Response from Tetraponera rufonigra Venom on RAW 264.7 Macrophage Cells
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DOI: 10.3390/toxins13040257
Abstract: Tetraponera rufonigra (Arboreal Bicoloured Ant) venom induces pain, inflammation, and anaphylaxis in people and has an increased incident in Southeast Asia regions. The bioactive components and mechanism of action of the ant venom are still… read more here.
Keywords: raw 264; macrophage cells; venom; tetraponera rufonigra ... See more keywords