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The effect of individual components of bee venom on the human body
Spurný, Jakub ; Horníková, Daniela (advisor) ; Čapková Frydrychová, Radmila (referee)
The honeybee (Apis mellifera) uses the sting apparatus to defend itself. It consists of a sting's part and a part related to the production of poison. Bee venom is secreted by special venom glands of bees. The chemical composition of the poison is a mixture of amino acides, peptides and enzymes with the various (patho)physiological effects. Some components of bee venom, for example, cause the breakdown of red blood cells, inhibit tissue excitement, increase heart rate and mean arterial pressure or cause an allergic reaction. On the other hand, the same components of bee venom also show significant positive effects on the human body. These effects have been reported in some diseases of the nervous system (Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease), the cardiovascular system (atherosclerosis), integument (Acne vulgaris) and in the treatment of oncological diseases. For this reason, the study of bee venom components and their potential use in the therapy of various pathological conditions and diseases is important. Key words: sting apparatus; bee venom; organ system; therapy
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