Ceratotoxin
Overview
Ceratotoxins are short linear cationic antibacterial peptides (29 amino acids) produced in the female reproductive accessory glands of the medfly Ceratitis capitata. Their expression is regulated by juvenile hormone and increased upon mating, independent of bacterial infection. Three distinct ceratotoxins (A, B, and C) have been purified, differing by only two amino acids at positions 6 and 19.
Key Features
- HPLC-verified purity ≥95% or ≥98%
- Ceratotoxin A and B variants available
- Lyophilized powder format
- Heat-stable and highly basic peptides
Product Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Purity | ≥95% or ≥98% (HPLC verified) |
| Form | Lyophilized powder |
| Storage | -20°C, desiccated, protected from light |
| Research Use Only | Yes |
| Purity | ≥95% or ≥98% (HPLC verified) |
| Form | Lyophilized powder |
| Storage | -20°C, desiccated, protected from light |
| Research Use Only | Yes |