Melittin

Structure of melittin.

Melitin is a toxin that makes up 50% of the content of bee stings. It lyses erythrocytes, affects the activity of the myocardium and blood circulation, has a curative effect. It is a peptide of 26 amino acids.


References

  • HOŘEJŠÍ, Václav a Jiřina BARTŮŇKOVÁ. Základy imunologie. 3. vydání. Praha : Triton, 2008. 280 s. ISBN 80-7254-686-4.