Bactenecin
Product Code: CS9142

Arg-Leu-Cys-Arg-Ile-Val-Val-Ile-Arg-Val- Cys-Arg
(Disulfide bond)

C₆₃H₁₁₈N₂₄O₁₃S₂
MW:1483.92
CAS:
Longterm storage temperature: -20 C

Bactenecin, a cyclic cationic dodecapeptide, was isolated from bovine neutrophil granules. It exhibits a remarkable antibacterial activity in vitro which is comparable to that of the defensins.

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