Melittin

• Description:

  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.

• Stability:

  ≥ 2 years

• Purity:

  >98% (HPLC)

• Weight:

  2846.46

• Molecular Formula:

  C131H229N39O31

• Notes:

  Research use only, not for human use.

• Receptor:

  PLA2

• CAS Number:

  20449-79-0