Product Description: Cys-Pexiganan TFA is an amphiphilic antimicrobial peptide. Cys-Pexiganan TFA exhibits antibacterial activities against Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, with MIC of 16 μg/mL and 64.0 μg/mL. Cys-Pexiganan TFA interacts with anionic phospholipids and DNA of microbial cell membranes, disintegrates the cells and leads to cell death[1].
Applications: COVID-19-immunoregulation
Formula: C125H215N33O23S.xCF3COOH
References: [1]Teixeira MA, et al., Tiger 17 and pexiganan as antimicrobial and hemostatic boosters of cellulose acetate-containing poly(vinyl alcohol) electrospun mats for potential wound care purposes. Int J Biol Macromol. 2022 Jun 1;209(Pt A):1526-1541.
Molecular Weight: 2580.32(free base)
Research Area: Infection
Target: Bacterial