Amino acids and their derivatives belong to a compound containing both amino group and carboxyl group. They are presented in both the form of free-state and bound-state in vivo. Free amino acids are distributed in all kinds of animal cells and body fluids with the bound amino acids being the mainly basic components of proteins and peptides.
L-Hydroxyproline: Applications, Supplements and Benefits
L-Hydroxyproline (Hydroxyproline, Hyp) is an important amino acid, accounting for about 13% of the collagen content of amino acids.
Dec 16，2024 Amino Acids and Derivatives
Biological functions of cyclic AMP in different tissues
Cyclic AMP, also known as cyclic adenosine monophosphate (3′,5′-cyclic AMP or cAMP for short), is a cyclic nucleotide used as a second messenger for intracellular signal transduction in prokaryotes an
Dec 16，2024 Amino Acids and Derivatives
Which foods or plants are rich in Pentadecanoic acid?
Pentadecanoic acid (C15:0, PDA) is a special fatty acid in milk fat and can be used as a biomarker for milk fat consumption.
Dec 16，2024 Amino Acids and Derivatives
How to synthesize D-Phenylalanine
D-Phenylalanine is an important chiral component of nateglinide, a drug for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, and widely used as intermediates in the synthesis of antibiotics, antiviral, analgesic and
Nov 25，2024 Amino Acids and Derivatives
Cytidine vs. Cytosine: Structure, Function, and Uses
Cytidine is a pyrimidine nucleoside formed by linking cytosine to a ribose ring (ribofuranose) via a β-N1-glycosidic bond.
Nov 5，2024 Amino Acids and Derivatives
What diseases are 2'-Deoxyadenosine levels associated with?
2'-Deoxyadenosine is a derivative of the adenosine nucleoside with adenine (A) as the nucleobase, which pairs with deoxythymidine (T) in double-stranded DNA.
Nov 4，2024 Amino Acids and Derivatives
The Multifaceted Role of L-Tryptophan and Its Derived Natural Products
L-Tryptophan's versatility drives biosynthesis of diverse neuroactive compounds in Psilocybe mushrooms, showcasing its pivotal role in natural product chemistry.
Oct 23，2024 Amino Acids and Derivatives
Synthesis of furfurylamine
Furfurylamine (FLA) is a key furan-based compound for the production of food additives, fuel additives, polymers, fibers, perfumes, and pharmaceuticals.
May 18，2023 Amino Acids and Derivatives
Application of Fmoc-N-Me-Arg(pbf)-OH
Fmoc-N-Me-Arg(pbf)-OH is an amino acid derivative.
Dec 9，2022 Amino Acids and Derivatives
The Benefits of L-Tyrosine
The passage introduces the benefits of L-Tyrosine.
Nov 22，2022 Amino Acids and Derivatives