Pexiganan acetate

SKU: orb2283380

Description

Pexiganan acetate (MSI 78) is a 22-amino acid synthetic cationic peptide and magainin 2 analog with potent antibacterial activity. Its mechanism involves disrupting bacterial membrane integrity and permeability. This peptide is utilized in research on novel antimicrobial agents, with studies exploring its efficacy in both in vitro assays and in vivo infection models.

Research Area

Infectious Disease & Virology

Key Properties

• Target: Antibacterial,Others
• CAS Number: 172820-23-4
• MW: 2477.22 (free base)
• Purity: 99.88% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₁₂₂H₂₁₀N₃₂O₂₂.xC₂H₄O₂
• SMILES: C(C)(O)=O.[C@H](CC1=CC=CC=C1)(C(N[C@H](C(N[C@H](C(N[C@H](C(N[C@H](C(N[C@H](C(N[C@H](C(N[C@@H](CC2=CC=CC=C2)C(NCC(N[C@H](C(N[C@H](C(N[C@@H](CC3=CC=CC=C3)C(N[C@H](C(N[C@H](C(N[C@H](C(N[C@H](C(N[C@H](C(N[C@@H](CCCCN)C(N)=O)=O)CCCCN)=O)CC(C)C)=O)[C@H](CC)C)=O)CCCCN)=O)[C@H](C)C)=O)=O)C)=O)CCCCN)=O)=O)=O)CCCCN)=O)CCCCN)=O)C)=O)CCCCN)=O)CCCCN)=O)CC(C)C)=O)NC([C@@H](NC(CNC([C@@H](NC(CN)=O)[C@H](CC)C)=O)=O)CCCCN)=O

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

MSI78, MSI 78, Cytolex

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

16137672