Novel bee venom polypeptides and methods of use thereof

Fecha de publicación: 05/02/2004
Fuente: WIPO "apis mellifera"
The present invention provides novel protein named Api m 6. Api m 6 was identified in bee venom and is found in four isoforms, each about 8 kD. The purified Api m 6 can be used to modulate immune responses, e.g., in individuals hypersensitive to bee venom.