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. 1991 May 15;47(5):460-2.
doi: 10.1007/BF01959944.

Mastoparan induces hypothermia in mice

P Duvdevani  1 , J S Ishay, A Schejter
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Mastoparan induces hypothermia in mice

P Duvdevani et al. Experientia. .

Abstract

The polypeptide mastoparan, isolated from the venom of the Oriental Hornet, Vespa orientalis, induces hypothermia in white mice 15 minutes after its intraperitoneal injection. The hypothermic effect is induced by mastoparan obtained from different hornet and wasp venoms. The normal murine core temperature is lowered by mastoparan from 38 degrees C to as far as 33 degrees C. This lowering lasts for one hour and is reversible.

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