Melittin

CAS: 20449-79-0

Ref. 01-4030808

Product Information

• Name: Melittin
• Brand: Bachem
• Description: Synthetic melittin, the main component of the honeybee venom. The amphiphilic nature of this antimicrobial peptide makes it a excellent model compound for monitoring lipid-protein interactions in membranes. Adade et al. observed that melittin peptide could kill Trypanosoma cruzi parasites by inducing different cell death pathways.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 2846.5
• Formula: C₁₃₁H₂₂₉N₃₉O₃₁
• Purity: 98.5%
• Color/Form: White