Figure 2: Tryptophan fluorescence emission maxima of α-MSH and designed analogues in different environments. | Scientific Reports

Figure 2: Tryptophan fluorescence emission maxima of α-MSH and designed analogues in different environments.

From: Enhanced Cationic Charge is a Key Factor in Promoting Staphylocidal Activity of α-Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone via Selective Lipid Affinity

Figure 2

(a) α-MSH, (b) K-MSH, (c) KK-MSH, (d) KKA-MSH and (e) KKK-MSH were added to buffer (blue), DMPC:DMPG (7:3, w/w) SUVs (green) and DMPC SUVs (pink). Peptide and lipid concentrations were 12.5 μM and 726 μM, respectively. Values from three scans were averaged per sample.

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