Amino Acid Derivatives

Amino Acid Derivatives are bioactive molecules formed through chemical modifications or metabolic transformations of amino acids. They are widely present in living organisms and play crucial roles in physiological, psychological, and athletic performance.
The functions of these derivatives primarily include enhancing energy supply, regulating neurotransmitters, promoting fat metabolism, and reducing muscle damage. For example, creatine can increase muscle strength, enhance ATP resynthesis, and improve short-duration high-intensity exercise performance; tyrosine, as a precursor of dopamine and norepinephrine, helps enhance cognitive function and improve mood, particularly in sleep deprivation conditions, exhibiting anti-fatigue effects; carnitine facilitates fatty acid oxidation in the heart and skeletal muscles, improving endurance performance; HMB (β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate) reduces muscle breakdown and promotes muscle mass gain; while taurine exhibits antioxidant and antihypertensive properties and reduces oxidative stress induced by exercise.
Metabolic abnormalities or improper supplementation of amino acid derivatives may be associated with various diseases. For instance, tyrosine metabolism disorders can disrupt neurotransmitter balance, potentially leading to depression or stress-related disorders; elevated ADMA (asymmetric dimethylarginine) levels can inhibit nitric oxide synthesis, increasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases; carnitine deficiency is linked to certain genetic muscle disorders, impairing fat metabolism and energy production. Additionally, HMB may help slow muscle loss under specific conditions, while taurine intake is associated with improved cardiovascular health. Although some of the effects of these derivatives remain debated, they hold significant potential applications in sports nutrition, neurological regulation, and metabolic health.

References:

[1]. Luckose F, et al. Effects of amino acid derivatives on physical, mental, and physiological activities. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2015;55(13):1793-807. [Content Brief]

Amino Acid Derivatives Related Products (1719):

By Effects:	Inhibitor (1) Chemical (1)

Cat. No.	Product Name	Effect	Purity	Chemical Structure

HY-Y1636

Fmoc-Arg(Pbf)-OH		99.97%
Fmoc-Arg(Pbf)-OH is an arginine derivative containing amine protecting group Fmoc. Fmoc-Arg(Pbf)-OH is a building block for the introduction of Arg into SPPS (Solid-Phase Peptide Synthesis).

HY-N0473A

L-Tyrosine disodium salt		99.79%
L-Tyrosine (disodium) is a tyrosine derivative.

HY-Y1250

Fmoc-Gly-OH		99.98%
Fmoc-Gly-OH (Fmoc glycine) is a Fmoc-protected glycine derivative, can be used for the synthesis of compounds.

HY-W045271

Imidazole-5-propionic acid		99.99%
Imidazole-5-propionic acid (Imidazolepropionic acid) is a urinary metabolite of L-histidine (HY-N0832). Imidazole-5-propionic acid can be used in the research of intestinal diseases and cardiovascular diseases.

HY-W009204

Fmoc-Ala-OH		99.92%
Fmoc-Ala-OH is an alanine derivative.

HY-W010777

Tripeptide YYY		98.83%
(S)-2-((S)-2-((S)-2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanamido)-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanamido)-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid is a tyrosine derivative.

HY-P4553A

H-Met-Pro-OH acetate		98.41%
H-Met-Pro-OH acetate is a dipeptide containing methionine and proline. H-Met-Pro-OH acetate serves as a substrate for aminopeptidase P (APP) and skin fibroblast prolinase.

HY-W013936

H-His-Ser-OH		99.84%
(S)-2-((S)-2-Amino-3-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)propanamido)-3-hydroxypropanoic acid is a serine derivative.

HY-79128

Fmoc-L-Lys (Boc)-OH		99.98%
Fmoc-L-Lys (Boc)-OH is a lysine derivative.

HY-W048205

N6-Diazo-L-Fmoc-lysine		99.84%
N6-Diazo-L-Fmoc-lysine is an active compand and can be used in a variety of chemical studies. N6-Diazo-L-Fmoc-lysine is a click chemistry reagent, it contains an Azide group and can undergo copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition reaction (CuAAc) with molecules containing Alkyne groups. It can also undergo strain-promoted alkyne-azide cycloaddition (SPAAC) reactions with molecules containing DBCO or BCN groups.

HY-W007798

Fmoc-Cys(Trt)-OH		99.98%
Fmoc-Cys(Trt)-OH is a cysteine derivative.

HY-151642A

3-Azido-D-alanine hydrochloride		99.94%
3-Azido-D-alanine hydrochloride is an azido-modified D-alanine (HY-41700) hydrochloride. 3-Azido-D-alanine hydrochloride can be used in the research of click chemistry labeling. It contains an azide group and can undergo copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAc) with molecules containing alkyne groups. It can also undergo ring strain-promoted alkyne-azide cycloaddition (SPAAC) with molecules containing DBCO or BCN groups.

HY-Y1169

Fmoc-Asp(OtBu)-OH		99.85%
Fmoc-Asp(OtBu)-OH (4-tert-Butyl N-(fluoren-9-ylmethoxycarbonyl)-L-aspartate) is an aspartate derivative containing amine protecting group Fmoc. Fmoc-Asp(OtBu)-OH can be used for peptide synthesis.

HY-W040124

DL-Propargylglycine		99.68%
DL-Propargylglycine is a Glycine (HY-Y0966) derivative. DL-Propargylglycine is a click chemistry reagent, it contains an Alkyne group and can undergo copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAc) with molecules containing Azide groups.

HY-W008016

Fmoc-Tyr(tBu)-OH		99.93%
Fmoc-Tyr(tBu)-OH is a tyrosine derivative.

HY-W007706

Fmoc-Thr(tBu)-OH		99.92%
Fmoc-Thr(tBu)-OH is a threonine derivative.

HY-W008034

Fmoc-Trp(Boc)-OH		99.66%
Fmoc-Trp(Boc)-OH (Fmoc-L-Trp(Boc)-OH) is an amino acid derivative with protective groups. Fmoc-Trp(Boc)-OH can self-assemble into stable and pH-responsive spherical nanoparticles, which can load and release bioactive molecules, with good biocompatibility and high cell uptake rate. Fmoc-Trp(Boc)-OH can be used in research on drug delivery.

HY-W007941

Fmoc-Ser(tBu)-OH		99.98%
Fmoc-Ser(tBu)-OH is a serine derivative.

HY-W013081

Fmoc-Gln(Trt)-OH		99.95%
Fmoc-Gln(Trt)-OH is a glutamine derivative containing amine protecting group Fmoc. Fmoc-Gln(Trt)-OH can be used in solid-phase peptide synthesis.

HY-Y0134

Fmoc-Glu(OtBu)-OH		99.93%
(S)-2-((((9H-fluoren-9-yl)methoxy)carbonyl)amino)-5-(tert-butoxy)-5-oxopentanoic acid is a glutamic acid derivative.

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