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... ****************************************************** * Full guidelines for BEE-L posting are at: * * http://www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l/guidelines.htm * ******************************************************