Side-by-Side Comparison · 2026

PR-39 vs Protegrin

PR-39 vs Protegrin — mechanism, half-life, dosing, and research status compared. Which is right for your protocol?

PR-39
Antimicrobial Peptide

PR-39 is a 39-residue proline- and arginine-rich antimicrobial peptide from porcine neutrophil granules. Unlike classical membrane-disrupting AMPs, PR-39 kills bacteria intracellularly by inhibiting DNA and protein synthesis....

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Protegrin
Antimicrobial Peptide

Protegrins are disulfide-bridged beta-hairpin antimicrobial peptides isolated from porcine leukocytes. Protegrin-1 (PG-1) is one of the most potent AMPs against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including multidrug-resistant organisms....

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Key Parameters
Parameter PR-39 Protegrin
Category Antimicrobial Peptide Antimicrobial Peptide
Research Preclinical Phase III (failed)
Half-Life Minutes (proteolytic) Hours (disulfide stabilized)
Typical Dose N/A N/A
Frequency N/A N/A
Route Research only Topical / Rinse
FDA Status Not approved Not approved

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between PR-39 and Protegrin?
PR-39: PR-39 is a 39-residue proline- and arginine-rich antimicrobial peptide from porcine neutrophil granules. Unlike classical membrane-disrupting AMPs, PR-39 kills bacteria intracellularly by inhibiting D... Protegrin: Protegrins are disulfide-bridged beta-hairpin antimicrobial peptides isolated from porcine leukocytes. Protegrin-1 (PG-1) is one of the most potent AMPs against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative ba...
Which has a longer half-life, PR-39 or Protegrin?
PR-39 half-life: Minutes (proteolytic). Protegrin half-life: Hours (disulfide stabilized).
Can you stack PR-39 and Protegrin?
PR-39 and Protegrin are in the same category and used together in research protocols. Always consult relevant literature and follow appropriate guidelines.

For research use only. Not medical advice. ASCEND does not conduct or endorse any specific research protocol. Always consult relevant scientific literature and regulatory guidelines.