CAS 108433-95-0|Magainin 2

Introduction:Basic information about CAS 108433-95-0|Magainin 2, including its chemical name, molecular formula, synonyms, physicochemical properties, and safety information, etc.
Common NameMagainin 2
CAS Number108433-95-0Molecular Weight2466.90000
Density/Boiling Point/
Molecular FormulaC114H180N30O29SMelting Point/
MSDSChineseUSAFlash Point/

Names

NameMagainin II
SynonymMore Synonyms

Magainin 2 BiologicalActivity

DescriptionMagainin 2 is an antimicrobial peptide discovered in the skin of Xenopus laevis.
Related CatalogSignaling Pathways >>Anti-infection >>BacterialSignaling Pathways >>Anti-infection >>FungalResearch Areas >>InfectionNatural Products >>OthersPeptides
In VitroMagainin 2 exhibits bactericidal effects and induces morphological changes in Escherichia coli regarding early apoptosis. Magainin 2 induces the expression of a bacterial protein with affinity for the caspase substrate and effects the expression of RecA as a caspase-like protein[1]. Magainin 2 kill bacteria by permeabilizing the cell membranes without exhibiting significant toxicity against mammalian cells. The main target of the peptide is considered to be the lipid matrix of the membranes. Application of 10 μg /mL magainin 2 to Paramecium caudatum, a protozoan, in pond water caused an osmotic swelling of the cell and a subsequent cell burst, suggesting that the peptide could perturb membrane functions responsible for osmotic balance[2]. Magainin 2 permeabilizes bacterial and mammalian membranes in significantly different ways. The peptide forms pores with a diameter of about 2.8 nm (less than 6.6 nm) in B. megaterium, and translocates into the cytosol. In contrast, the peptide significantly perturbes the membrane of CHO-K1 cells, permitting the entry of a large molecule (larger than 23 nm) into the cytosol, accompanied by membrane budding and lipid flip-flop, mainly accumulating in mitochondria and nuclei[3].
Cell AssayEscherichia coli cells are incubated with magainin 2 (50 μg /mL). The cultures are acquired after incubation for 0, 2, 4, 6, and 8 h, respectively, and spread onto LB agar plates, and then the colony-forming units are counted after incubation for 24 h at 37°C. The percentage survival is determined relative to the control treatment[1].
References

[1]. Lee W, et al. Magainin 2 induces bacterial cell death showing apoptotic properties. Curr Microbiol. 2014 Dec;69(6):794-801.

[2]. Matsuzaki K, et al. Magainins as paradigm for the mode of action of pore forming polypeptides. Biochim Biophys Acta. 1998 Nov 10;1376(3):391-400.

[3]. Imura Y, et al. Magainin 2 in action: distinct modes of membrane permeabilization in living bacterial and mammalian cells. Biophys J. 2008 Dec 15;95(12):5757-65.

Chemical & Physical Properties

Molecular FormulaC114H180N30O29S
Molecular Weight2466.90000
Exact Mass2465.33000
PSA982.43000
LogP4.91300
InChIKeyMGIUUAHJVPPFEV-ABXDCCGRSA-N
SMILESCCC(C)C(NC(=O)CN)C(=O)NCC(=O)NC(CCCCN)C(=O)NC(Cc1ccccc1)C(=O)NC(CC(C)C)C(=O)NC(Cc1cnc[nH]1)C(=O)NC(CO)C(=O)NC(C)C(=O)NC(CCCCN)C(=O)NC(CCCCN)C(=O)NC(Cc1ccccc1)C(=O)NCC(=O)NC(CCCCN)C(=O)NC(C)C(=O)NC(Cc1ccccc1)C(=O)NC(C(=O)NCC(=O)NC(CCC(=O)O)C(=O)NC(C(=O)NC(CCSC)C(=O)NC(CC(N)=O)C(=O)NC(CO)C(=O)O)C(C)CC)C(C)C
Storage condition-20°C

Safety Information

Personal Protective EquipmentEyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
Hazard CodesT+
RIDADRNONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany3

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