Basic research on toxin of <i>Solenopsis invicta</i>

VernacularTitle:红火蚁毒素物质基础研究进展
Author: Anpeng LI ^{1
,

2} ; Shuai CHEN ³ ; Jia SONG ⁴ ; Lunhai LIANG ⁴ ; Jihua ZOU ⁵ ; Yan ZOU ³ ; Qingjie ZHAO ³
Author Information

1. School of Pharmacy, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433 China
2. 92805 Military Hospital, Qingdao 266003 China.
3. School of Pharmacy, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433 China.
4. Yantai University, Yantai 264005 China.
5. School of Pharmacy, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou 350100 China.
Keywords: the venom of Solenopsis invicta; alkaloid; protein; allergen
From: Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice 2023;41(9):524-527
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Solenopsis invicta is a kind of invasive pest that causes serious damage to local agriculture, environment, and human health. They attack mainly with venom within stingers. Those who are allergic to the venom would suffer a systemic anaphylaxis, even fatal shock, after being stinged by these ants. Many studies reveal that their venom is mainly composed by water, insoluble alkaloids and trace proteins, within which alkaloids are the main cause of burning sensation and blisters, while allergic reactions are caused by proteins or peptides. The research progress of toxic substances in the venom of Solenopsis invicta as well as the roles and functions of each component were reviewed in this paper.