A highly neurotoxic polypeptide from the venom of the honey bee (Apis mellifera). It consists of 18 amino acids with two disulfide bridges and causes hyperexcitability resulting in convulsions and respiratory paralysis.
Synonyms: Apamin, 24345-16-2
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/antag permitted but consider also ANTIVENINS ,91; was see under BEE VENOMS 1978-90 ,91(78); was see under BEE VENOMS 1978-90
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D001030