Product Description: AIP-II is a macrocyclic peptide signaling molecule used for quorum sensing, which can be produced be Staphylococcus aureus. AIP-II binds to AgrC-II receptor, regulates the virulence gene expression in Staphylococcus aureus. AIP-II is an antagonist for AgrC-I receptor[1].
Formula: C38H58N10O12S
References: [1]Tal-Gan Y, et al., Structural characterization of native autoinducing peptides and abiotic analogues reveals key features essential for activation and inhibition of an AgrC quorum sensing receptor in Staphylococcus aureus. J Am Chem Soc. 2013 Dec 11;135(49):18436-44.
CAS Number: 200010-31-7
Molecular Weight: 878.99
Research Area: Infection
Target: Bacterial