Ant venom mechanism provides new clues to how we treat pain Depositphotos View 3 Images View gallery – 3 images Insect venom may seem like an unlikely ally in the discovery of new human pain treatments, but the latest findings into the “unique” way a small ant causes us such agony is a big leap...
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Ant venom peptide can activate a pseudo-allergic pathway
by The University of Hong Kong Cartoon depicting the overall pathway involved in MRGPRX2 mediated monocyte recruitment and differentiation. P17 activation of MRGPRX2, but not IgE receptor in mast cells resulting in cytokine releases (MCP-1, MIP1-α, GM-CSF, and M-CSF) and subsequent monocyte recruitment and differentiation. Credit: The University of Hong Kong Ants are omnipresent, and we...