Melittin TFA
PRODUCTS SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION
Overview
| MDL | - |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 2960.48 |
| Molecular Formula | C132H230F3N39O33 |
| SMILES | - |
7 Publications Citing Use of MCE
Summary
IC50 & Target
PLA 2 [1]
In Vitro
Melittin, an immunologically related PLA 2 stimulating peptide from bee venom, increases the activity of the high molecular weight enzyme [1] . Melittin is a cytotoxic peptide from bee venom. Melittin exhibits toxicity against both A2780CR and A2780 cells, with IC 50 values of 4.5 and 6.8 μg/mL, respectively. Melittin has natural anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-inflammatory properties. It has also been shown to have diverse anticancer effects in several different cancer cell lines including those of gastric, breast, ovarian, liver, prostate, cervical, and lung origins. The mechanisms by which Melittin, an amphipathic haemolytic peptide, exerts its potential anticancer effects include inhibition of cell proliferation, induction of apoptosis, and direct necrosis. Melittin can also prevent EGF-induced cell invasion through its inhibition of the PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway, but this is primarily related to breast cancer cells [2] .
MCE has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
Appearance
Solid
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
Storage
Protect from light, stored under nitrogen
| Powder | -80°C | 2 years |
|---|---|---|
| -20°C | 1 year |
* In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light, stored under nitrogen)
Solvent & Solubility
H 2 O : ≥ 50 mg/mL ( 16.89 mM )
* "≥" means soluble, but saturation unknown.
Stock Solutions
| Concentration Solvent Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|
| 1 mM | 0.3378 mL | 1.6889 mL | 3.3778 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.0676 mL | 0.3378 mL | 0.6756 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.0338 mL | 0.1689 mL | 0.3378 mL |
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1.
Add each solvent one by one: PBS
Solubility: 50 mg/mL (16.89 mM); Clear solution; Need ultrasonic
References
- [1] Steiner MR, et al. Responses of purified phospholipases A2 to phospholipase A2 activating protein (PLAP) and Melittin. Biochim Biophys Acta. 1993 Feb 10;1166(1):124-30.
- [2] Alonezi S, et al. Metabolomic Profiling of the Effects of Melittin on Cisplatin Resistant and Cisplatin Sensitive Ovarian Cancer Cells Using Mass Spectrometry and Biolog Microarray Technology. Metabolites. 2016 Oct 13;6(4). pii: E35.