Antimicrobial Peptides

Murepavadin (POL7080) (TFA), a 14-amino-acid cyclic peptide, is a highly potent, specific antibiotic. Murepavadin exhibits a potent antimicrobial activity for P. aeruginosa with MIC₅₀ and MIC₉₀ values both of 0.12 mg/L. Murepavadin also can target the lipopolysaccharide transport portin D. Murepavadin can be used for the research of bacterial resistance.

Pexiganan (MSI 78) is an orally active antimicrobial peptide with broad-spectrum bactericidal. Pexiganan disrupts bacterial cell membranes, induces peptidoglycan damage and cell lysis. Pexiganan TFA can be used for the research of bacterial infection.

Iturin A is a cyclic lipid peptide with strong antifungal activity. Iturin A induces ROS explosion and induces apoptosis and autophagy in tumor cells. Iturin A has antitumor activity.

Protegrin-1 is an orally active antibacterial peptide. Protegrin-1 activates ERK, COX2, NFκB, inhibits Apoptosis, and NO production. Protegrin-1 has antibacterial activity against S. aureus, E. faecium, E. coli, P. aeruginosa and K. Pneumoniae, with MBC values between 10 and 20 µM. Protegrin-1 has antiviral activity against dengue NS2B-NS3. Protegrin-1 has anti-inflammatory activity. Protegrin-1 is used in the study of inflammatory diseases and infections.

Thanatin TFA is an inducible cationic antimicrobial peptide. Thanatin TFA s a pathogen-inducible single-disulfide-bond-containing β-hairpin AMP. Thanatin TFA displays broad-spectrum activity against both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria as well as against various species of fungi with MICs of 0.3-40 µM, 0.6-40 µM and 0.6-20 µM, respectively. Thanatin TFA has the property of competitive replacement of divalent cations from bacterial outer membrane (OM), leading to OM disruption.

SPR741 (NAB741) is a cationic peptide derived from polymyxin B and is a potentiator molecule. SPR741 increases the permeability of the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria and is used to treat severe Gram-negative bacteria infections. SPR741 inhibits multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria. The spectrum of activity of the antibiotic can be widened when used in combination with SPR741.

SPR741 acetate (NAB741 acetate) is a cationic peptide derived from polymyxin B and is a potentiator molecule. SPR741 acetate increases the permeability of the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria and is used to treat severe Gram-negative bacteria infections. SPR741 acetate inhibits multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria. The spectrum of activity of the antibiotic can be widened when used in combination with SPR741 acetate.

Magainin 2 (Magainin II) is an antimicrobial peptide (AMP) isolated from the skin of the African clawed frog Xenopus laevis. Magainin 2 displays antibiotic activity against numerous gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. Magainin 2 also is active against protozoa. Magainin 2 exerts its cytotoxicity effects by preferential interactions with anionic phospholipids abundant in bacterial membranes.

Cecropin B has high level of antimicrobial activity and is considered as a valuable peptide antibiotic.

HLF1-11, a human lactoferrin-derived peptide, is a broad spectrum antimicrobial agent. HLF1-11 inhibits human MPO activity. HLF1-11 also directs GM-CSF-driven monocyte differentiation toward macrophages, and enhances immune responses.

PBP10 TFA is a decapeptide. PBP10 TFA selectively binds to lipoteichoic acid (LTA), lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate (PIP₂). PBP10 TFA penetrates cell membranes and possesses bactericidal, anti-inflammatory, cell motility-inhibiting and actin assembly-regulating activities. PBP10 TFA is applicable to relevant research on bacterial infections, microbe-induced inflammation, skin and soft tissue infections, as well as sepsis.

LL-37 amide TFA is a selective agonist of formyl peptide receptor-like FPRL1, effectively inhibiting periodontal pathogens (ED₉₉=8.5-8.7 μg/mL). LL-37 amide TFA exerts its bactericidal effect by activating FPRL1-mediated immune cell chemotaxis and disrupting bacterial cell membrane integrity. It can also regulate inflammatory responses (inhibiting the release of factors such as TNF-α) and promote angiogenesis. Amidation modification reduces its sensitivity to serum inhibition and improves its stability. LL-37 amide TFA possesses key activities in bactericidal action, immunomodulation, and wound healing, and is mainly used in research on infection-related diseases such as periodontal disease and deep tissue injuries (pressure ulcers), and wound healing.

Magainin 1 (Magainin I) is an antimicrobial and amphipathic peptide isolated from the skin of Xenopus laevis. Magainin 1 exhibits antibiotic activity against numerous Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria.

TP4 (Nile tilapia piscidin) is an orally active amphipathic α-helical cationic antimicrobial peptide. TP4 (Nile tilapia piscidin) exerts broad-spectrum bactericidal activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria by disrupting cell membrane structures, and also exhibits certain hemolytic activity. TP4 (Nile tilapia piscidin) regulates the innate immune system and enhances the expression of lysozymes, cytokines and antioxidant enzymes to resist bacterial infection. TP4 (Nile tilapia piscidin) also stimulates the proliferation of keratinocytes and fibroblasts, and significantly promotes the healing of wounds infected with MRSA. TP4 (Nile tilapia piscidin) can be used in research related to bacterial infection, peritonitis, wound healing and other fields.

Polymyxin B1 is a potent antimicrobial lipopeptide first derived from Bacilus polymyxa. Polymyxin B1 is the major component in Polymyxin B (HY-A0248). Polymyxin B1 can induce lysis of bacterial cells through interaction with their membranes. Polymyxin B1 has the potential for multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacterial infections treatment.

Elf18 is a peptide fragment of bacterial translation elongation factor Tu (EF-Tu). Elf18 can be recognized by plant pattern recognition receptors, thereby inducing an immune response. Elf18 can enhance plants' resistance to pathogens and can be used in research related to plant immune responses.

Cyclo(L-Pro-L-Val) is an antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory agent. Cyclo(L-Pro-L-Val) has toxic activity against plant pathogens such as R. fascians LMG 3605, and its potency may be comparable to that of Chloramphenicol (HY-B0239). Cyclo(L-Pro-L-Val) can inhibit the phosphorylation of IKKα, IKKβ, NF-κB, etc., and the activation of iNOS and COX-2, thereby exerting anti-inflammatory activity. Cyclo(L-Pro-L-Val) can be used in the research of biopesticides in the agricultural field, as well as in the research of inflammation-related diseases.

Gramicidin A is a peptide component of gramicidin, an antibiotic mixture originally isolated from B. brevis. Gramicidin A is a highly hydrophobic channel-forming ionophore that forms channels in model membranes that are permeable to monovalent cations. Gramicidin A induces degradation of hypoxia inducible factor 1 α (HIF-1α).

Omiganan is a cationic antimicrobial peptide. Omiganan as an analogue of indolicidin shows activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria but also Candida spp. isolates. Omiganan can be used for the research of alcohol nose and acne.

Quinupristin is a streptogramin antibiotic. Quinupristin blocks peptide bond synthesis to prevent the extension of polypeptide chains and promote the detachment of incomplete protein chains in the bacterial ribosomal subunits .