Description

Sarcotoxin Ia CAS NO 97930-50-2 is a potent antimicrobial peptide (AMP) originally isolated from the flesh fly, *Sarcophaga peregrina*. This compound represents a significant class of natural host defense molecules with broad-spectrum activity against bacteria, fungi, and certain parasites. It is primarily utilized in advanced biomedical research for studying innate immunity, developing novel anti-infective agents, and exploring applications in agricultural biocontrol and preservative technologies.

Application

• Biomedical Research: Fundamental studies on the mechanism of action of antimicrobial peptides, host-pathogen interactions, and innate immune system modulation.
• Novel Antibiotic Development: Serves as a lead compound or template for designing new classes of peptide-based antibiotics to combat drug-resistant bacterial strains.
• Antifungal Agent Research: Investigation of its efficacy against pathogenic fungi for potential therapeutic or agricultural applications.
• Biomaterial Coating: Research into coating medical devices or implants with Sarcotoxin Ia to prevent biofilm formation and microbial colonization.
• Agricultural Biocontrol: Exploration of its use as a natural, peptide-based agent to protect crops from bacterial and fungal diseases.
• Preservative Formulation: Potential application in developing natural preservative systems for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and certain food-contact surfaces.
• Veterinary Medicine: Research into topical or systemic applications for treating infections in livestock and companion animals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sarcotoxin Ia
CAS No.	97930-50-2
Molecular Formula	C142H238N42O39S
Molecular Weight	Approx. 3192.8 g/mol
Synonyms	Sarcotoxin IA; Sarcotoxin-IA; Antibacterial peptide SA; Sarcotoxin I; Cecropin-type peptide; Antimicrobial peptide from Sarcophaga peregrina; Sarcotoxin IA (1-39); Fly-derived antimicrobial peptide.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Sarcotoxin Ia is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for research purposes. Each lot is subjected to comprehensive analytical characterization. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided, detailing purity, identity confirmation, and other critical parameters. We adhere to high standards suitable for research and development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below in a dedicated freezer. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are sealed immediately after use to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity. For long-term storage, consider aliquoting to avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white lyophilized powder
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Peptide Content	≥ 80% (by weight)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Biological Activity	Assayed (Contact for details)
Endotoxin Level	< 1.0 EU/mg

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