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melittin

Melittin is the main component (40–60% of the dry weight) and the major pain-producing substance of honeybee (Apis mellifera) venom. Melittin is a basic peptide consisting of 26 amino acids.

Key facts

Protein family.Symbol: Melittin
Protein family.Name: Melittin
Protein family.image: PDB 2mlt EBI.jpg
Protein family.caption: Melittin
Protein family.Pfam: PF01372
Protein family.InterPro: IPR002116
Protein family.SCOP: 2mlt
Protein family.TCDB: 1.C.18
Protein family.OPM family: 151
Protein family.OPM protein: 2mlt

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Function
Structure
Mechanism of action
Toxicity of a bee sting
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Melittin is the main component (40–60% of the dry weight) and the major pain-producing substance of honeybee (Apis mellifera) venom. Melittin is a basic peptide consisting of 26 amino acids.

== Function ==