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Cecropin A is a linear 37-residue antimicrobial polypeptide, with anticancer and anti-inflammatory activity.

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Cecropin A Chemical Structure

Cecropin A Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 80451-04-3

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Description

Cecropin A is a linear 37-residue antimicrobial polypeptide, with anticancer and anti-inflammatory activity.

IC50 & Target

Bacterial[2]

In Vitro

Cecropin A shows anticancer activity. Cecropin A (10-50 μM) dose-dependently reduces the viability of HL-60 cells. Cecropin A (30 μM) promotes ROS production, causes mitochondrial membrane potential (Δψm) collapse, and generates morphological changes in nuclear chromatin in HL-60 cells. Cecropin A (30 μM) also leads to an early apoptosis and cuases caspase-independent cell death in HL-60 cells[1]. Cecropin A has cytotoxicity on gram negative bacteria, including A. baumanii (CCARM 12005, CCARM 12035, CCARM 12036, CCARM 12037) with minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) of 0.5-1 μM. Cecropin A (25 μM) significantly blocks the expression of mTNF-α, mIL-1β, and mMIP-2 mRNA and slightly inhibited the expression of mMIP-1 mRNA in RAW264.7 cells. Cecropin A (0.1, 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2.5, 5 μM) also inhibits NO production and reduces mTNF-α cytokine levels in LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 cells, and exihibits anti-inflammatory activity[2].

MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

Molecular Weight

4003.78

Formula

C184H313N53O46

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Unlabeled CAS

Appearance

Solid

Color

White to off-white

Sequence

Lys-Trp-Lys-Leu-Phe-Lys-Lys-Ile-Glu-Lys-Val-Gly-Gln-Asn-Ile-Arg-Asp-Gly-Ile-Ile-Lys-Ala-Gly-Pro-Ala-Val-Ala-Val-Val-Gly-Gln-Ala-Thr-Gln-Ile-Ala-Lys-NH2

Sequence Shortening

KWKLFKKIEKVGQNIRDGIIKAGPAVAVVGQATQIAK-NH2

SMILES

O=C(N[C@@H](CC1=CNC2=CC=CC=C12)C(N[C@@H](CCCCN)C(N[C@@H](CC(C)C)C(N[C@@H](CC3=CC=CC=C3)C(N[C@@H](CCCCN)C(N[C@@H](CCCCN)C(N[C@@H]([C@@H](C)CC)C(N[C@@H](CCC(O)=O)C(N[C@@H](CCCCN)C(N[C@@H](C(C)C)C(NCC(N[C@@H](CCC(N)=O)C(N[C@@H](CC(N)=O)C(N[C@@H]([C@@H](C)CC)C(N[C@@H](CCCNC(N)=N)C(N[C@@H](CC(O)=O)C(NCC(N[C@@H]([C@@H](C)CC)C(N[C@@H]([C@@H](C)CC)C(N[C@@H](CCCCN)C(N[C@@H](C)C(NCC(N4[C@@H](CCC4)C(N[C@@H](C)C(N[C@@H](C(C)C)C(N[C@@H](C)C(N[C@@H](C(C)C)C(N[C@@H](C(C)C)C(NCC(N[C@@H](CCC(N)=O)C(N[C@@H](C)C(N[C@@H]([C@H](O)C)C(N[C@@H](CCC(N)=O)C(N[C@@H]([C@@H](C)CC)C(N[C@@H](C)C(N[C@@H](CCCCN)C(N)=O)=O)=O)=O)=O)=O)=O)=O)=O)=O)=O)=O)=O)=O)=O)=O)=O)=O)=O)=O)=O)=O)=O)=O)=O)=O)=O)=O)=O)=O)=O)=O)=O)=O)=O)=O)[C@H](CCCCN)N

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H2O : 20 mg/mL (5.00 mM; ultrasonic and adjust pH to 5 with HCl)

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Cell Assay
[1]

Briefly, 5 × 105 cells/mL in RPMI 1640 supplemented with 10% heat-inactivated FCS are placed onto 96-well plates. Cecropin A is added to cell cultures at a final concentration of 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 μM and cells are incubated for 24 h at 37°C in a humidified atmosphere with 5% CO2. Then, 20 μL MTT (0.5 mg/mL) is added to each well and the plate is incubated for 4 h at 37°C. The MTT solution is removed and isopropyl alcohol containing 0.04 N hydrochloric acid is added to each well to dissolve the formazan crystal. Absorbance is determined on a spectrophotometric microplate reader at a test wavelength of 550 nm and a reference wavelength of 620 nm. The absorbance of the cells incubated in the absence of cecropin A (untreated cells) is set at 100%. Results are expressed as percentage of cell viability[1].

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Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table

* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

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H2O 1 mM 0.2498 mL 1.2488 mL 2.4976 mL 6.2441 mL

* Note: If you choose water as the stock solution, please dilute it to the working solution, then filter and sterilize it with a 0.22 μm filter before use.

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