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Protein & Peptide Letters

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ISSN (Print): 0929-8665
ISSN (Online): 1875-5305

Pharmacological Perspectives of Wasp Venom

Author(s): Marta C. Monteiro, Pedro R.T. Romao and Andreimar M. Soares

Volume 16, Issue 8, 2009

Page: [944 - 952] Pages: 9

DOI: 10.2174/092986609788923275

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Abstract

Venoms of several animals have been used to study various physiopathologic processes, and also to offer opportunity to design and develop new therapeutic drugs. We briefly review certain wasp venom components and their biological effects, which may be potential sources of novel pharmacologically active compounds.

Keywords: Biological activity, Hymenoptera venom, wasp venom, allergens


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