| Description | Melittin, a small protein containing 26 amino acid residues, is the principal toxic component of bee venom. Melittin is a PLA2 activator, stimulates the activity of the low molecular weight PLA2, while it does not the increase activity of the high molecular weight PLA2. |
| Synonyms | 蜂毒素, 蜂毒肽 |
| molecular weight | 2846.46 |
| Molecular formula | C131H229N39O31 |
| CAS | 20449-79-0 |
| Storage | store at low temperature,keep away from direct sunlight,keep away from moisture | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | H2O: 25 mg/mL (8.78 mM) |
| References | 1. Steiner MR, et al. Responses of purified phospholipases A2 to phospholipase A2 activating protein (PLAP) and Melittin. Biochim Biophys Acta. 1993 Feb 10;1166(1):124-30. |