melittin

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Synonyms: melitten, meletin, melitis, melitta

Antonyms: melitten, meletin, melitis, melitta

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|biochemistry}} A [[peptide]], containing 26 [[amino acid]]s, which is present in bee venom and has been used experimentally as an antibacterial agent, especially against [[penicillin]]-resistant bacteria.

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