Histatin-8

Names

[ Name ]:
Histatin-8

[Synonym ]:
Lys-Phe-His-Glu-Lys-His-His-Ser-His-Arg-Gly-Tyr
inyl-glycyl-tyrosine
KFHEKHHSHRGY
LYS-PHE-HIS-GLU-LYS-HIS-HIS-SER-HIS-ARG-GLY-TYR
HISTATIN-8
L-F-H-E-K-H-H-S-H-R-G-Y
HIP

Biological Activity

[Description]:

Histatin-8 is a part of the Histatin-3 central sequence and is known as hemagglutination-inhibiting peptide. Histatin-8 is a potent anti-fungal peptide. Histatin-8 shows antimicrobial activity against yeast strains. Histatin-8 can be used for oral thrush research[1][2].

[Related Catalog]:

Research Areas >> Infection

Signaling Pathways >> Anti-infection >> Fungal

[In Vitro]

Histatin-8 can inhibit the growth of both sensitive standard strain and colistin-resistant mutant of A. baumannii ATCC 19606 at 32 μg/mL[1].

Chemical & Physical Properties

[ Density]:
1.54g/cm3

[ Molecular Formula ]:
C₇₀H₉₉N₂₅O₁₇

[ Molecular Weight ]:
1562.69000

[ Exact Mass ]:
1561.77000

[ PSA ]:
689.84000

[ LogP ]:
1.38680

[ Index of Refraction ]:
1.709

MSDS

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Safety Information

[ Personal Protective Equipment ]:
Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter

[ RIDADR ]:
NONH for all modes of transport