1 H-NMR revealed pyruvate as a differentially abundant metabolite in the venom glands of Apis cerana and Apis mellifera.
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DOI: 10.1002/arch.22104
Abstract: As a common defense mechanism in Hymenoptera, bee venom has complex components. Systematic and comprehensive analysis of bee venom components can aid in early evaluation, accurate diagnosis, and protection of organ function in humans in… read more here.
Keywords: mellifera; apis cerana; venom glands; venom ... See more keywords
Bee Venom-Derived BBB Shuttle and its Correlation with Oligodendrocyte Proliferation Markers in Mice Model of Multiple Sclerosis.
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DOI: 10.1007/s12640-021-00361-x
Abstract: Multiple sclerosis is a chronic demyelinating disease with a functional disturbance in the immune system and axonal damages. It was shown that Apamin as a blood-brain barrier shuttle acts as a Ca2+ activated K+ channels (SK channels)… read more here.
Keywords: sclerosis; proliferation; model; multiple sclerosis ... See more keywords
Involvement of the anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, and anti-secretory activity of bee venom in its therapeutic effects on acetylsalicylic acid-induced gastric ulceration in rats.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tox.2019.03.003
Abstract: Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) is the most highly consumed pharmaceutical product worldwide. Importantly, gastrointestinal ulceration due to ASA is a major complication. Hence, the present work aimed to examine, for the first time, the healing properties… read more here.
Keywords: acetylsalicylic acid; inflammatory; ulceration rats; bee venom ... See more keywords
To bee or not to bee: The potential efficacy and safety of bee venom acupuncture in humans
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DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2018.09.013
Abstract: Abstract Bee venom acupuncture is a form of acupuncture in which bee venom is applied to the tips of acupuncture needles, stingers are extracted from bees, or bees are held with an instrument exposing the… read more here.
Keywords: venom acupuncture; bee; safety bee; bee venom ... See more keywords
Solution NMR Structure and Backbone Dynamics of Recombinant Bee Venom Melittin
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.biochem.8b00156
Abstract: In recent years there has been a resurgence of interest in melittin and its variants as their therapeutic potential has become increasingly evident. Melittin is a 26-residue peptide and a toxic component of honey bee… read more here.
Keywords: solution; melittin; nmr; bee venom ... See more keywords
Nano-viscosimetry analysis of the membrane disrupting action of the bee venom peptide melittin
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-47325-y
Abstract: Melittin is one of the most studied α-helical cationic membrane disrupting peptides. It is the main component of bee venom, however it is considered an antimicrobial peptide for its ability to kill bacteria. Melittin is… read more here.
Keywords: bee venom; melittin; membrane disrupting; disrupting action ... See more keywords
Evaluation of bee venom as a novel feed additive in fast-growing broilers
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DOI: 10.1080/00071668.2018.1476675
Abstract: ABSTRACT 1. The present study was designed to evaluate purified bee venom (BV) as an alternative to antibiotics in broiler chickens. The experimental treatment diets were formulated by adding BV into a maize-soybean meal-based diet… read more here.
Keywords: evaluation bee; venom; linear quadratic; bee venom ... See more keywords
Pharmacokinetic improvement provided by microneedle patch in delivering bee venom, a case study in combating scopolamine-induced neurodegeneration in mouse model
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DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2022.2116129
Abstract: Abstract Much research has shown Bee venom to be an effective neuroprotective agent. However, the usual transdermal injection of bee venom poses many pharmacokinetic disadvantages. Here, we compared the administration of bee venom via subcutaneous… read more here.
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Persistent severe muscle pain following mistakenly injected high-dose bee venom: A care-compliant case report
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000032180
Abstract: Rationale: In clinical practice, bee venom injection into acupuncture points is used to relieve various types of musculoskeletal pain. In the current study, we describe a patient who had persistent severe muscle pain caused by… read more here.
Keywords: muscle; bee venom; pain; high dose ... See more keywords
Therapeutic effects of bee venom and its major component, melittin, on atopic dermatitis in vivo and in vitro
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DOI: 10.1111/bph.14487
Abstract: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a multifactorial skin condition with complex interactions of innate and adaptive immune responses. There are several existing therapies for AD, including topical glucocorticosteroids, emollients, phototherapies, calcineurin inhibitors and immunosuppressants, such as… read more here.
Keywords: bee venom; component melittin; atopic dermatitis; venom major ... See more keywords
Development of a cream formulation containing bee venom and other bee products
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DOI: 10.1111/jocd.14891
Abstract: This study aimed to develop a prototype skincare product with bee venom, propolis, honey, beeswax, and royal jelly. The prototype formulation contained 0.1% bee venom, 0.3% propolis extract, 0.45% honey, and 1.0% royal jelly. The… read more here.
Keywords: cream; formulation; containing bee; bee ... See more keywords