| Bioactivity | Extracellular death factor (EDF) is the only single signaling molecule involved in Escherichia coli quorum sensing, and can initiate MAZEF-mediated cell death. Extracellular death factor significantly amplifies the endoribonucleolytic activities of both MazF and ChpBK[1]. |
| Name | Extracellular death factor |
| CAS | 960129-66-2 |
| Sequence | Asn-Asn-Trp-Asn-Asn |
| Shortening | NNWNN |
| Formula | C27H36N10O10 |
| Molar Mass | 660.64 |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
| Reference | [1]. Belitsky M, et al. The Escherichia coli extracellular death factor EDF induces the endoribonucleolytic activities of the toxins MazF and ChpBK. Mol Cell. 2011;41(6):625-635. |