A Harvester Ant Venom: Chemistry and Pharmacology

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 02 Jun 1978 English Publisher:American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)Journal:Science, volume 200, pages 1,064-1,066 (issn: 0036-8075, eissn: 1095-9203,

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Authors: J O, Schmidt; M S, Blum;

doi: 10.1126/science.653354

pmid: 653354

A Harvester Ant Venom: Chemistry and Pharmacology

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Abstract

The mammalian toxicity of the potently algogenic venom of the ant Pogonomyrmex badius is greater than that reported for any other insect venom. This enzyme-rich venom contains high concentrations of phospholipase A 2 and B, hyaluronidase, acid phosphatase, lipase, and esterases. This hemolytic secretion from the poison gland produces unusual symptoms in mammals and appears to have been evolved as a deterrent for vertebrate predators.

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University of Georgia
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University of Georgia Press
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Keywords

Ant Venoms, Heparin, Acid Phosphatase, Esterases, Hyaluronoglucosaminidase, Lipase, Lethal Dose 50, Hemolysin Proteins, Mice, Phospholipases, Animals, Arthropod Venoms

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