Journal of Acupuncture Research
- Volume 23 Issue 2
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- Pages.21-31
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- 2006
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- 2586-288X(pISSN)
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- 2586-2898(eISSN)
The Effect of Bee Venom and Melittin on FBS-induced Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells Proliferation
- Han, Jae-Choon (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyungwon University) ;
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Song, Ho-Sueb
(Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyungwon University)
- Published : 2006.04.20
Abstract
In the present study, We have investigated the bee venom (BV) and melittin (a major component of BV)-mediated anti-proliferative effects, and defined its mechanisms of action in cultured rat aortic vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs). BV and melittin