Alamethicin
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Alamethicin is a linear 20-amino acid antibiotic, which can induce voltage-gated conductance in model and cell membranes. Alamethicin exhibits antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive bacteria, but not Gram-negative bacteria. Alamethicin can form an amphipathic α-helical structure in biological membranes.
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- Purity: 99.67%
- CAS No.: 27061-78-5
- Formula: C92H150N22O25
- Molecular Weight:1964.34
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Storage:
Sealed storage, away from moisture.
Powder -80°C, 2 years , -20°C, 1 year* In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture)
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Biological Activity
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Chemical Information
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Solvent & Solubility
- Purity & Documentation
- References
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Help & FAQs
Publications Citing Use of MedChemExpress (MCE) Alamethicin
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Biological Activity
A 40 mV decrease in the membrane dipole potential due to the cis-addition of 500 mM phlorizin leads to a fourfold increase in the activity of the cis-added peptide and a 20% enhancement of the
conductance of the first state of single Alamethicin channels[1].
The decrease in the dipole potential of the cis-leaflet facilitates the insertion of the positive pole, at the N-terminus of the Alamethicin dipole, into the membrane[1].
Alamethicin has an unusual primary sequence that includes non-standard amino acids and C- and N-terminal modifications[2].
When bound to lipid bilayers, Alamethicin forms amphipathic helices with polar residues aligning on one helical face. Neutron and X-ray scattering studies show that Alamethicin can form barrel-stave pores in model lipid multilayers composed of phosphatidylcholine[2].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 27061-78-5
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Appearance Solid
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Molecular Weight 1964.34
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Formula C92H150N22O25
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Color White to yellow
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Sequence
Ac-Aib-Pro-Aib-Ala-Aib-Ala-Gln-Aib-Val-Aib-Gly-Leu-Aib-Pro-Val-Aib-Aib-Glu-Gln-Phenylalaninol
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Structure Classification
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Initial Source
fungus Trichoderma viride
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Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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Storage
Sealed storage, away from moisture
Powder -80°C 2 years -20°C 1 year * In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture)
Publications (2)
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Journal Impact Factor
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Most Recent
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Cell
2025 Oct 30;188(22):6301-6316.e29. PMID: 40818455 -
Solvent & Solubility
DMSO : 100 mg/mL (50.91 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)
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.
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.
Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)
Select the appropriate dissolution method based on your experimental animal and administration route.
- For the following dissolution methods, please ensure to first prepare a clear stock solution using an In Vitro approach and then sequentially add co-solvents:
- To ensure reliable experimental results, the clarified stock solution can be appropriately stored based on storage conditions. As for the working solution for In Vivo experiments, it is recommended to prepare freshly and use it on the same day.
- The percentages shown for the solvents indicate their volumetric ratio in the final prepared solution. If precipitation or phase separation occurs during preparation, heat and/or sonication can be used to aid dissolution.
Add each solvent one by one: 10% DMSO 40% PEG300 5% Tween-80 45% Saline
Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (1.27 mM); Clear solution
This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown).
Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (25.0 mg/mL) to 400 μL PEG300, and mix evenly; then add 50 μL Tween-80 and mix evenly; then add 450 μL Saline to adjust the volume to 1 mL.
Preparation of Saline: Dissolve 0.9 g sodium chloride in ddH₂O and dilute to 100 mL to obtain a clear Saline solution.
Please enter the basic information of animal experiments:
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Recommended: Prepare an additional quantity of animals to account for potential losses during experiments.
Please enter your animal formula composition:
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%DMSO +
Recommended: Keep the proportion of DMSO in working solution below 2% if your animal is weak.
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+%Tween-80 + +
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%Saline +
The co-solvents required include: DMSO, . All of co-solvents are available by MedChemExpress (MCE). , Tween 80. All of co-solvents are available by MedChemExpress (MCE).
Working solution concentration: 0.22 mg/mL
Method for preparing stock solution: mg drug dissolved in μL DMSO. Stock solution concentration: mg/mL. * In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture)
1. Take μL DMSO stock solution;
2. Add μL .
μL , mix evenly;
3. Then add μL Tween 80, mix evenly;
4. Then add μL
Please ensure that the stock solution in the first step is dissolved to a clear state, and add co-solvents in sequence. You can use ultrasonic heating (ultrasonic cleaner, recommended frequency 20-40 kHz), vortexing, etc. to assist dissolution.
Purity & Documentation
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Data Sheet (278 KB)
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SDS (479 KB)
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Handling Instructions (2659 KB)
References
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.
| Optional Solvent | Concentration Solvent Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg | 25 mg |
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| DMSO | 1 mM | 0.5091 mL | 2.5454 mL | 5.0908 mL | 12.7269 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.1018 mL | 0.5091 mL | 1.0182 mL | 2.5454 mL | |
| 10 mM | 0.0509 mL | 0.2545 mL | 0.5091 mL | 1.2727 mL | |
| 15 mM | 0.0339 mL | 0.1697 mL | 0.3394 mL | 0.8485 mL | |
| 20 mM | 0.0255 mL | 0.1273 mL | 0.2545 mL | 0.6363 mL | |
| 25 mM | 0.0204 mL | 0.1018 mL | 0.2036 mL | 0.5091 mL | |
| 30 mM | 0.0170 mL | 0.0848 mL | 0.1697 mL | 0.4242 mL | |
| 40 mM | 0.0127 mL | 0.0636 mL | 0.1273 mL | 0.3182 mL | |
| 50 mM | 0.0102 mL | 0.0509 mL | 0.1018 mL | 0.2545 mL |
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