Biological effects of bee venom components
The main biological effects of bee venom components are summarised in the table below. The effects of the
different components are numerous and partly also opposing.
Melittin is the main BV component with many positive biological effects and a relatively low toxicity. The
MCD peptide and phospholipase A are the two most toxic components. In order to achieve definite
biological effects, individual bee venom components can be used. Some of them are commercially available: