Melittin
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.Melittin, an immunologically related PLA2 stimulating peptide from bee venom, increases the activity of the high molecular weight enzyme.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
20449-79-0
Purity
>98% (HPLC)
Molecular Formula
C131H229N39O31
Molecular Weight
2846.5
Storage Conditions
Storage temperature: -20°C. Stability: ≥ 2 years
Notes
For research use only.
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