Ceratotoxin A

CAS: 150671-04-8

Ref. 3D-AGA67104

Product Information

• Name: Ceratotoxin A
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Ceratotoxin A is a peptide toxin, which is derived from the venom of the female fruit fly *Ceratitis capitata*. This toxin is part of a group of antimicrobial peptides that play a crucial role in the innate immune response of the fly. Ceratotoxin A functions by integrating into the cell membranes of bacteria, leading to membrane disruption and subsequent bacterial cell death.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 2,868.6 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₃₅H₂₄₃N₃₅O₃₂
• Purity: Min. 95%