| Bioactivity | Pexiganan (MSI 78 free base) is a synthetic analog of magainin 2. Pexiganan is a potent and orally active broad-spectrum antimicrobial peptide. Pexiganan can be used in the research of infections, such as diabetic foot ulcer infections[1]. | ||||||
| Invitro | Pexiganan (MIC: 0-128 μg/mL approximately) shows broad-spectrum antibacterial activity against 3,109 clinical isolates of gram-positive and gram-negative, anaerobic and aerobic bacteria[2].Pexiganan (4 μg/mL) inhibits gastric ulcer strain and gastric cancer strain[3]. | ||||||
| Name | Pexiganan | ||||||
| CAS | 147664-63-9 | ||||||
| Shortening | GIGKFLKKAKKFGKAFVKILKK-NH2 | ||||||
| Formula | C122H210N32O22 | ||||||
| Molar Mass | 2477.17 | ||||||
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | ||||||
| Storage | Sealed storage, away from moisture
*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture) |