Isolation and characterization of a structurally unique β-hairpin venom peptide from the predatory ant Anochetus emarginatus [PDF]
, 2016 Most ant venoms consist predominantly of small linear peptides, although some contain disulfide-linked peptides as minor components. However, in striking contrast to other ant species, some Anochetus venoms are composed primarily of disulfide-rich ...
Herzig, Volker +23 more
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Novel Pharmacological Properties of Giant Ant Venom
Natural Product Communications, 2015 The South American giant ant, Dinoponera quadriceps (Hymenoptera, Formicidae, Ponerinae), produces proteinaceous venom that has antinociceptive, neuroprotective and antimicrobial effects, thereby supporting the popular use of these ants to treat asthma ...
Juliana da Costa Madeira +7 more
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The Joy of Pests: Camaraderie, Wonder and Dialectical Autonomy in UK Professional Pest Management
Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers, Volume 51, Issue 2, June 2026.Short Abstract Using interviews and participant observation, this research explores the everyday practices and experiences of UK‐based pest management professionals. It reveals an unexpected and unalienated ‘joy of pests’ anchored in problem‐solving variety, camaraderie and zoological curiosity.
Hannah Fair
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Overview of major venom polypeptide components of D. quadriceps and other ant species.
, 2014 Overview of major venom polypeptide components of D. quadriceps and other ant species.
Alice M. C. Martins (517817) +9 more
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Multisite evaluation of fire ant venom immunotherapy safety and efficacy. [PDF]
J Allergy Clin Immunol Glob, 2022 Park HJ +13 more
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Stability of Myrmecia pilosula (Jack Jumper) Ant venom for use in immunotherapy
, 2011 Allergy to Myrmecia pilosula (Jack Jumper Ant) venom is common in Australia, affecting ∼2.7% of some communities. Venom immunotherapy is a highly effective treatment, but for the venom to be widely distributed for clinical use, the stability and shelf ...
Heddle, RJ (15488687) +5 more
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Characterization of the allergen Sol gem 2 from the fire ant venom, Solenopsis geminata
Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases, 2012 Sol i 2 is a potent allergen in Solenopsis invicta venom, and most humans exhibit reactivity to it. The Sol gem 2 allergen found in the venom of the Thai tropical fire ant Solenopsis geminata was analysed in the present study.
S Sukprasert +5 more
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Characterization and Localization of Sol g 2.1 Protein from Solenopsis geminata Fire Ant Venom in the Central Nervous System of Injected Crickets (Acheta domestica). [PDF]
Int J Mol Sci, 2023 Nonkhwao S +6 more
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The effects of a partially purified fraction of an ant venom in rheumatoid arthritis
, 1984 A partially purified extract of an ant venom from the South American tree ant Pseudomyrmex sp. was tested in a double‐blind, controlled study of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Venom treated patients demonstrated an improvement in global efficacy and
Arnold, Patricia I +5 more
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A List of and Some Comments about the Trail Pheromones of Ants
Natural Product Communications, 2014 Ants use many different chemical compounds to communicate with their nestmates. Foraging success depends on how efficiently ants communicate the presence of food and thus recruit workers to exploit the food resource.
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