Mesh term Bee Venoms
Browse to parent terms:Arthropod Venoms
Description
Venoms obtained from Apis mellifera (honey bee) and related species. They contain various enzymes, polypeptide toxins, and other substances, some of which are allergenic or immunogenic or both. These venoms were formerly used in rheumatism to stimulate the pituitary-adrenal system.Browse to child terms:
Apamin
Melitten
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