Polybia paulista is a species of eusocial wasp occurring in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
The venom of P. paulista contains a peptide with potential use as a chemotherapeutic substance named Polybia-MP1. This peptide kills cancerous cells while leaving healthy cells intact.[1]
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Polybiapaulista is a species of eusocial wasp occurring in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. The venom of P. paulista contains a peptide with potential...
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