A study on biochemical composition of the sting gland (poison gland) and the reservoir (poison sac) of the dwarf honey bee Apis florea F. workers [PDF]
, 2014 The glands associated with the sting apparatus of worker honey bee Apis florea produce Venom which is known to be composed of a wide spectrum of biomolecules ranging from biogenic amines to peptides and proteins.
Devi, Anita, Kumar, Neelima R.
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Bee venom attenuates neurodegeneration and motor impairment and modulates the response to L-dopa or rasagiline in a mice model of Parkinson’s disease [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences, 2020 Objective(s): This study aimed to investigate the effect of bee venom, a form of alternative therapy, on rotenone-induced Parkinson’s disease (PD) in mice. Moreover, the possible modulation by bee venom of the effect of L-dopa/carbidopa or rasagiline was
Hanaa Badawi +5 more
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Journal of Pharmacopuncture, 2006 Objectives : The aim of this study was to observe prevention of allergic reactions of Sweet Bee Venom (removing enzyme components from Bee Venom).
Hyung-Sik Seo
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A Study on the Effects of Bee Venom Aqua-Acupuncture on Writhing Reflex
Journal of Pharmacopuncture, 2000 Introduction:In spite of the use of Bee Venom aqua-acupuncture in the clinics, the scientific evaluation on effects is not enough. Bee Venom aqua-acupuncture is used according to the stimulation of acupuncture point and the chemical effects of Bee Venom.
Jeong Sun-Hee +2 more
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Standard methods for Apis mellifera anatomy and dissection [PDF]
, 2013 An understanding of the anatomy and functions of internal and external structures is fundamental to many studies on the honey bee Apis mellifera. Similarly, proficiency in dissection techniques is vital for many more complex procedures.
CASAGRANDE-JALORETTO D C +9 more
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The Effects of Bee Venom on PLA2 and Calcium Concentration in Raw 264.7 Cells
Journal of Pharmacopuncture, 2003 Objectives : The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of Bee Venom on the lipopolysaccharide, sodium nitroprusside and hydrogen peroxide induced expression phospholipase A2 and calcium concentration in RAW 264.7 cells, a murine macrophage ...
Jong-Il Yun +3 more
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A game demonstrating aspects of bumblebee natural history [PDF]
, 2004 The Bumblebee Game is an exciting outdoor game, which demonstrates aspects of bumblebee natural history including food chains, food webs and competition for food, predation by crab spiders, parasitism by Conopidae (Diptera) and brood parasitism by ...
Westgarth-Smith, AR
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Dual function of a bee venom serine protease: prophenoloxidase-activating factor in arthropods and fibrin(ogen)olytic enzyme in mammals. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2010 Bee venom contains a variety of peptides and enzymes, including serine proteases. While the presence of serine proteases in bee venom has been demonstrated, the role of these proteins in bee venom has not been elucidated.
Young Moo Choo +11 more
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Chemical characterization and bioactive properties of bee venom samples from Northeast of Portugal [PDF]
, 2017 O veneno de abelha (VA) ou apitoxina é um produto apícola que tem sido utilizado desde os tempos ancestrais para múltiplas finalidades, nomeadamente em medicina tradicional na apiterapia.
Calhelha, Ricardo C. +4 more
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The clinical studies to developing BV Partner
Journal of Pharmacopuncture, 2001 Objective: This study was performed to examine the Herbal Acupuncture decrease the side effect of Bee Venom. Methods: We treated Bee Venom and various Herbal Acupuncture mixed Bee Venom using double blind test to 70th health youth, and checked pain ...
Kwon Gi-Rok, Kang Jae-Chun
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