Cecropin A is a natural antimicrobial peptide sourced from the giant silk moth. Comprising 37 amino acids, it features an amphipathic α - helix structure. This unique structure allows it to disrupt bacterial cell membranes, attacking both Gram - positive and Gram - negative bacteria. By inserting into the membrane and forming pores, it causes leakage of vital cellular contents, leading to cell death. In the face of increasing antibiotic resistance, Cecropin A serves as a promising model for developing novel antibacterial agents in pharmacological research, holding potential for various applications in medicine and beyond.

Chemical Formula: C184H313N53O46

Molecular Weight: 4003.87

Sequence: Lys-Trp-Lys-Leu-Phe-Lys-Lys-Ile-Glu-Lys-Val-Gly-Gln-Asn-Ile-Arg-Asp-Gly-Ile-Ile-Lys-Ala-Gly-Pro-Ala-Val-Ala-Val-Val-Gly-Gln-Ala-Thr-Gln-Ile-Ala-Lys-NH2

Purity: From crude to 98%

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