Description

Apidaecin Ib is a naturally occurring, proline-rich antimicrobial peptide originally isolated from insects. This compound is of significant interest for its potent and selective antibacterial activity, particularly against Gram-negative bacteria. It serves as a valuable research biochemical and a lead compound for developing novel anti-infective agents in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.

Application

• Antimicrobial Research: Used as a reference standard and active agent in studies investigating novel mechanisms of action against resistant bacterial strains.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a lead compound for the design and synthesis of new peptide-based antibiotics and therapeutic agents.
• Biochemical Studies: Employed in research on host-defense peptides, innate immunity, and structure-activity relationships (SAR) of antimicrobial peptides.
• Biotechnology Applications: Potential use in developing antimicrobial coatings for medical devices or preservative systems where specific bacterial targeting is required.
• Academic & Institutional Research: A key reagent for laboratories focusing on microbiology, peptide chemistry, and infectious disease research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Apidaecin Ib
CAS No.	123276-94-8
Molecular Formula	C85H138N26O23
Molecular Weight	1836.2 g/mol
Synonyms	Apidaecin 1b; Apidaecin-Ib; Antibiotic Apidaecin Ib; Insect-derived antimicrobial peptide Ib; Apid1b; H-GNNRPVYIPQPRPPHPRL-OH (linear sequence); Proline-rich antimicrobial peptide 1b
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Quality Control

Our Apidaecin Ib is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and other critical parameters. We ensure compliance with relevant standards for research-grade biochemicals.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below in a dry environment. The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to minimize moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white lyophilized powder
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Peptide Content	≥ 80.0% (by weight)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Acetate Content (HPLC)	≤ 10.0%
Biological Activity	Assay-dependent; data available on COA

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.