Product Description: Macropin (MAC-1 peptide) is an antimicrobial peptide found in the venom of the solitary bee Macropis fulvipes. Macropin has antibacterial activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, and also exhibits inhibitory activity against fungi and moderate hemolytic activity against human erythrocytes. Macropin can be used in research on anti-infective therapy[1].
Applications: COVID-19-immunoregulation
Formula: C68H121N17O13S
References: [1]Monincová L, et al. Structure–activity study of macropin, a novel antimicrobial peptide from the venom of solitary bee Macropis fulvipes (Hymenoptera: Melittidae)[J]. Journal of Peptide Science, 2014, 20(6): 375-384.
CAS Number: 1382853-39-5
Molecular Weight: 1416.86
Research Area: Infection
Target: Bacterial