收获蚁毒液：化学与药理学

A harvester ant venom: chemistry and pharmacology.

作者信息

Schmidt J O, Blum M S

出版信息

Science. 1978 Jun 2;200(4345):1064-6. doi: 10.1126/science.653354.

Abstract

The mammalian toxicity of the potently algogenic venom of the ant Pogonomyrmex badius is greater than that reported for any other insect venom. This enzyme-rich venom contains high concentrations of phospholipase A2 and B, hyaluronidase, acid phosphatase, lipase, and esterases. This hemolytic secretion from the poison gland products unusual symptoms in mammals and appears to have been evolved as a deterrent for vertebrate predators.

摘要

红火蚁（Pogonomyrmex badius）具有强烈致毒作用的毒液对哺乳动物的毒性，比已报道的任何其他昆虫毒液都要大。这种富含酶的毒液含有高浓度的磷脂酶A2和B、透明质酸酶、酸性磷酸酶、脂肪酶和酯酶。这种来自毒腺的溶血分泌物会在哺乳动物身上引发异常症状，似乎是作为对脊椎动物捕食者的一种威慑而进化出来的。