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.
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
The first stable glutathione-S-Acetyl Glutathione
?S-Acetyl Glutathione (S-A-GSH) is a unique form of glutathione, one of the most powerful antioxidants naturally produced in the body. It has an acetyl group (COCH3) attached to the sulfur atom of cys
Dec 13，2021 Amino Acids and DerivativesSplit preparation D-proline
The price ratio of D-proline and L-proline is quite different. Therefore, D-proline is prepared from L-proline through asymmetric transformation. Proline has a very important meaning.
Nov 5，2021 Amino Acids and Derivatives