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CAS Number:
108433-95-0
Purity:
98.98
Molecular Weight:
2466.9
Alternative Names:
Magainin II
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Product Description:
Magainin 2 (Magainin II) is an antimicrobial peptide (AMP) isolated from the skin of the African clawed frog Xenopus laevis. Magainin 2 displays antibiotic activity against numerous gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. Magainin 2 also is active against protozoa[1]. Magainin 2 exerts its cytotoxicity effects by preferential interactions with anionic phospholipids abundant in bacterial membranes[2].
Storage Temperature:
-80°C, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year (Powder, sealed storage, away from moisture and light)
