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Abstract Title:

The Protective Effect of Bee Venom on Fibrosis Causing Inflammatory Diseases.

Abstract Source:

Toxins (Basel). 2015 ;7(11):4758-72. Epub 2015 Nov 16. PMID: 26580653

Abstract Author(s):

Woo-Ram Lee, Sok Cheon Pak, Kwan-Kyu Park

Article Affiliation:

Woo-Ram Lee

Abstract:

Bee venom therapy is a treatment modality that may be thousands of years old and involves the application of live bee stings to the patient's skin or, in more recent years, the injection of bee venom into the skin with a hypodermic needle. Studies have proven the effectiveness of bee venom in treating pathological conditions such as arthritis, pain and cancerous tumors. However, there has not been sufficient review to fully elucidate the cellular mechanisms of the anti-inflammatory effects of bee venom and its components. In this respect, the present study reviews current understanding of the mechanisms of the anti-inflammatory properties of bee venom and its components in the treatment of liver fibrosis, atherosclerosis and skin disease.

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