Mastoparan-B, hornet Vespa basalis

CAS Number: 137354-65-5
Molecular Weight: 1611.06
Salt Form: TFA
Purity: >96%
Sequence (3-letter): Leu-Lys-Leu-Lys-Ser-Ile-Val-Ser-Trp-Ala-Lys-Lys-Val-Leu-NH2
Sequence (1-letter): LKLKSIVSWAKKVL-NH2
Storage: -20 °C or below

Mastopran-B is the major active component of the venom of the hornet Vespa basalis and causes degranulation of mast cells as well as haemolytic activity on chicken, human and sheep erythrocytes. It also exhibits antimicrobial activity against both Gram-positive and -negative bacteria.