MDP
N-acetylmuramyl-L-alanyl-D-isoglutamine
2 Amino Acids · MW: 492.5 Da
Amino Acids
2
Molecular Weight
492.5 Da
Half-life
Short; rapidly cleared
Research Score
4.7
Studies
200
Storage
Store lyophilized at -20°C, reconstituted at 2-8°C
What is MDP?
Muramyl dipeptide is the minimal immunologically active motif of bacterial peptidoglycan. It is a classic NOD2 agonist used in immune and vaccine research.
Key Benefits & Mechanisms
NOD2 activation
innate immune priming
adjuvant research
macrophage activation
Research Summary
MDP is one of the best-characterized bacterial peptidoglycan fragments, linking NOD2 sensing to innate immunity. Its biology underpins many adjuvant and host-defense studies.
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