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Description
Product name: Rhesus theta-defensin-1
Catalog#: 1302002
Organism: Rhesus macaques
Synonyms: RTD-1,Cyclic peptide, Antimicrobial peptide,
CAS NO.:
Sequence: GFCRCLCRRGVCRCICTR
Modifications: disulfide(1-6,2-5,3-4),head-to-tail cyclization,
M.W: 2081.57
M.F.: C82H137N33O19S6
Purity: 95% by HPLC
Counter ion: Trifluoacetate
Format: Lyophilized powder
Description: Tang et al. (1999, Science 286, 498-502) reported the isolation of a new defensin type found in the leukocytes of rhesus macaques. In contrast to all the other defensins found so far, rhesus theta defensin-1 (RTD-1) is composed of just 18 amino acids with the backbone cyclized through peptide bonds. RTD-1 exhibited potent in vitro bactericidal activity against mucoid and non-mucoid strains of P. aeruginosa (MIC90 = 8 mg/L). Cross-resistance was not observed when tested against MDR and colistin-resistant isolates. Time-kill studies indicated very rapid, concentration-dependent bactericidal activity of RTD-1 with ≥3 log10 cfu/mL reductions at concentrations ≥4× MIC. No post-antibiotic effect was observed. In vivo, nebulized treatment with RTD-1 significantly decreased lung P. aeruginosa burden (mean difference of -1.30 log10 cfu; P = 0.0061), airway leucocytes (mean difference of -0.37 log10; P = 0.0012) and weight loss (mean difference of -12.62% at day 7; P < 0.05) when compared with controls.
Usage: For Scientific Research Use Only, Not for Human Use.
