Description

Cecropin A (1-7)-Melittin A (2-9) Amide is a synthetic hybrid antimicrobial peptide (AMP) designed to combine the potent, broad-spectrum activity of natural peptides with enhanced stability. This compound matters for its significant potential in overcoming microbial resistance, offering a powerful mechanism of action that disrupts bacterial cell membranes. It is primarily needed by researchers and developers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science sectors for applications in novel antibiotic discovery, antimicrobial coatings, and therapeutic agent development.

Application

• Antimicrobial Agent Research: Serves as a key reference standard and active component in studies targeting drug-resistant bacteria, fungi, and other pathogens.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Investigated as a lead compound or scaffold for the design of new peptide-based antibiotics and therapeutic agents.
• Biomaterial & Medical Device Coatings: Used in R&D for creating surfaces with inherent antimicrobial properties to prevent infections.
• Biotechnology & Biochemistry: Employed as a tool to study membrane interactions, peptide structure-activity relationships (SAR), and mechanisms of cell lysis.
• Cosmeceutical & Personal Care Formulations: Explored for potential use in preservative systems or active ingredients targeting skin microbiota.
• Veterinary Medicine: Researched for applications in animal health, particularly for topical or systemic treatments against infections.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cecropin A (1-7)-Melittin A (2-9) Amide
CAS No.	157606-25-2
Molecular Formula	C77H134N24O19
Molecular Weight	1627.06 g/mol
Synonyms	CA(1-7)M(2-9) Amide; Hybrid Antimicrobial Peptide CA-MA; Cecropin-Melittin Hybrid Peptide; CAMEL Peptide; KWKLFKKIGAVLKVL-Amide; Antimicrobial Peptide CA(1–7)M(2–9); Cecropin A-Melittin Chimeric Peptide
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Quality Control

Every batch of Cecropin A (1-7)-Melittin A (2-9) Amide is manufactured and analyzed under stringent quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous purity and identity testing, including HPLC, MS, and amino acid analysis, to ensure compliance with research-grade standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, peptide content, and analytical results is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below in a dry environment. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). For long-term storage, consider desiccation or storage under an inert atmosphere. Allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to minimize moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white lyophilized powder
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Peptide Content	≥ 80%
Molecular Weight	1627.06 ± 2 Da (by MS)
Amino Acid Analysis	Within ± 10% of theoretical
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Single Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 1.0%

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