Histatin-8

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Histatin-8 Structure
Histatin-8 structure
Common Name Histatin-8
CAS Number 127637-03-0 Molecular Weight 1562.69000
Density 1.54g/cm3 Boiling Point N/A
Molecular Formula C70H99N25O17 Melting Point N/A
MSDS USA Flash Point N/A

 Use of Histatin-8


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].

 Names

Name h-lys-phe-his-glu-lys-his-his-ser-his-arg-gly-tyr-oh
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 Histatin-8 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].
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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

 Safety Information

Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport

 Synonyms

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