Description:Peptide to Mast Cell Degranulating PeptideForm:Lyophilized powderAlternative Names:Peptide 401
CAS Number:32908-73-9Molecular Formula:C110H192N40O24S4Molecular Weight:2587.22Purity:> 95%Chemical Structure:H-Ile-Lys-Cys-Asn-Cys-Lys-Arg-His-Val-Ile-Lys-Pro-His-Ile-Cys-Arg-Lys-Ile-Cys-Gly-Lys-Asn-NH2 (Disulfide bridge Cys3-Cys15, Cys5-Cys19)Application:The highly basic MCD peptide is present in small amounts in the venom of the European honeybee, Apis mellifera. At low doses, it causes mast cell degranulation and subsequent histamine release. At higher doses, it produces an anti-inflammatory effect, which may be beneficial in rheumatic and allergic diseases.Storage/Stability:Shipped at 4°C. Store at -20°C for one year.