Pepstatin A

Product Description

Pepstatin A
Catalog number: MDP0763
CAS Number: N/A
Sequence: Isovaleryl-L-valyl-L-valyl[(3S,4S)-4-amino-3-hydroxy-6-methylheptanoyl]-L-alanyl[(3S,4S)-4-amino-3-hydroxy-6-methylheptanoic acid]
Amount: 10 mg
Molecular Weight: 685.6 g/mol
Supplied as: Powder
Applications: molecular tool for various biochemical applications
Storage: -20 °C
WARNING: For in vitro Research Use Only. NOT for use on humans or animals.
Grade: Biotechnology grade. All products are highly pure.

References:
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