Bee Venom Component Inhibits Spread of Tumor Cells
Melittin Prevents MHCC97H Cell Metastasis Through Inhibition of the
Rac1-Dependent Pathway
Hepatology, 31 Jan 2008
http://apitherapy.blogspot.com/2008/02/bee-venom-component-inhibits-spread-of.html
Abstract: Melittin, a water-soluble toxic peptide derived from bee venom
of Apis mellifera was reported to have inhibitory effects on
hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, its role in anti-metastasis and
the underlying mechanism remains elusive...
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