TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Mastoparan X |
| CAS NO. | 72093-22-2 |
| Appearance | White to off-white lyophilized powder |
| Molecular Formula | C73H126N20O15S |
| Molecular Weight | 1556.01g/mol |
| Purity (RP-HPLC) | ≥ 95.0% |
| Solubility | Soluble in water, 0.1 M acetic acid, or DMSO at a concentration ≥ 1 mg/mL. |
| Endotoxin | < 1.0 EU/mg |
| Biological Activity | Potent activator of G-proteins; induces histamine release from mast cells; exhibits antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. |
| Storage Conditions | Store long-term at -20°C to -80°C; avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. |
| Stock Location | Stock in USA |
| MOQ | 1g |
Mastoparan X functions primarily by directly binding to and activating heterotrimeric G-proteins (Gα subunits, particularly Gi/o), bypassing traditional receptor activation. It inserts into phospholipid membranes, forming pores or destabilizing bilayer integrity, which facilitates its cell-penetrating ability and leads to downstream effects such as phospholipase activation, calcium mobilization, and histamine release from mast cells.
This peptide is indicated for research applications in cell biology, pharmacology, and biochemistry. It is used as a tool compound for: studying G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR)-independent G-protein signaling, investigating mast cell degranulation, exploring mechanisms of antimicrobial and anticancer peptides, and as a model for membrane pore formation and peptide-lipid interactions.
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