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melittin

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Main Entry: me·lit·tin
Pronunciation: m&-'lit-&n
Function: noun
: a toxic protein in bee venom that causes localized painand inflammation but also has a moderate antibacterial and antifungal effect
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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