Tetradecylamine: A Newly Identified Biogenic Amine Compound from the Venom of <i>Vespa affinis</i>.

ABSTRACT: The venom of the Asian hornet (Vespa affinis) comprises a complex mixture of biologically active substances, including various enzymes such as phospholipase A and hyaluronidase; amines such as histamine, serotonin, and catecholamines; peptides such as mastoparan and vespakinin; and other components including acetylcholine and antigen 5. This complexity reflects the highly evolved nature of V. affinis as a venomous insect. The composition of animal venoms often exhibits a certain degree of variability, making the study of biogenic amines particularly intriguing. The objective of this research was to confirm and identify the presence of tetradecylamine in the venom of Vespa affinis using the scientific computational analysis software MetFrag. In addition, the study aimed

SUBMITTER: Sriburin S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12938135 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature