Side-by-Side Comparison · 2026

Kalata B1 vs Maximin

Kalata B1 vs Maximin — mechanism, half-life, dosing, and research status compared. Which is right for your protocol?

Kalata B1
Antimicrobial Peptide

Kalata B1 is the prototype cyclotide - a cyclic peptide with a head-to-tail backbone cyclization and three disulfide bonds forming a cystine knot topology. Isolated from the plant Oldenlandia affinis, which is traditionally used in Africa to accelerate childbirth (uterotonic use)...

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Maximin
Antimicrobial Peptide

Maximins are a large and diverse family of antimicrobial and neuroactive peptides isolated from the skin and brain of the Chinese firebelly toad Bombina maxima. Maximins are notable for containing D-amino acid residues in specific positions, a rare post-translational modification...

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Key Parameters
Parameter Kalata B1 Maximin
Category Antimicrobial Peptide Antimicrobial Peptide
Research Preclinical Preclinical
Half-Life Hours (resistant to all proteases) Hours (protease-resistant D-amino acids)
Typical Dose N/A N/A
Frequency N/A N/A
Route Research only (oral stability under study) Research only
FDA Status Not approved Not approved

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Kalata B1 and Maximin?
Kalata B1: Kalata B1 is the prototype cyclotide - a cyclic peptide with a head-to-tail backbone cyclization and three disulfide bonds forming a cystine knot topology. Isolated from the plant Oldenlandia affinis,... Maximin: Maximins are a large and diverse family of antimicrobial and neuroactive peptides isolated from the skin and brain of the Chinese firebelly toad Bombina maxima. Maximins are notable for containing D-a...
Which has a longer half-life, Kalata B1 or Maximin?
Kalata B1 half-life: Hours (resistant to all proteases). Maximin half-life: Hours (protease-resistant D-amino acids).
Can you stack Kalata B1 and Maximin?
Kalata B1 and Maximin are in the same category and used together in research protocols. Always consult relevant literature and follow appropriate guidelines.

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