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melittin, n. Biochem.|məˈlɪtɪn|
[a. G. Melittin (E. Habermann 1954, in Arch. exper. Path. u. Pharm. CCXXII. 173), f. Gr. µέλιττα (Attic form of µέλισσα) bee: see -in1.]
A polypeptide, C131H229N39O31 , present in bee venom and used experimentally as an antibacterial agent, esp. against penicillin-resistant bacteria.
1961Biochem. Zeitschr. CCCXXXV. 60 An improved chromatographic method is described for the preparation of mellitin [sic], the main compound of the bee venom. 1965Ibid. CCCXLIII. 192 The two basic bee venom polypeptides melittin and apamin. 1968Proc. Soc. Exper. Biol. & Med. CXXVII. 707/1 It was noted that one of the fractions, melittin, possesses potent antibacterial properties. 1987Nature 6 Aug. 478/1 The peptide melittin, for example, is the main toxic component of honeybee venom and its structure has been studied in detail. |
