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 (1735):

By Effects:	Inhibitor (1) Chemical (1)

Cat. No.	Product Name	Effect	Purity	Chemical Structure

HY-W142030

Fmoc-L-photo-leucine		99.72%
Fmoc-L-photo-leucine is a leucine derivative.

HY-W022223

Fmoc-3-Chloro-L-phenylalanine		98.97%
Fmoc-3-Chloro-L-phenylalanine is a phenylalanine derivative.

HY-W013207

(S)-2-((((9H-Fluoren-9-yl)methoxy)carbonyl)amino)pentanoic acid		99.47%
(S)-2-((((9H-Fluoren-9-yl)methoxy)carbonyl)amino)pentanoic acid is a valine derivative.

HY-Y0754

Methyl L-histidinate dihydrochloride
Methyl L-histidinate dihydrochloride is a histidine derivative.

HY-W047799

Boc-Dap(Boc)-OH		98.0%
Fmoc-Phe(4-CONH2)-OH is an amino acid derivative with an Fmoc protecting group, which can be used to synthesize a small-sized HTLV-I protease inhibitor with hydrophilicity.

HY-W009912

H-Tyr(Me)-OH		99.74%
H-Tyr(Me)-OH is a synthetic amino acid, and can enter into protein in E. coli in response to an amber nonsense codon.

HY-W005815

Fmoc-HoArg(Pbf)-OH		99.24%
Fmoc-HoArg(Pbf)-OH is an arginine derivative.

HY-W348896

Fmoc-Dha-OH		99.63%
Fmoc-Dha-OH is an amino acid derivative applicable to peptide synthesis.

HY-B0393

Fudosteine		98.0%
Fudosteine is a cysteine derivative and a mucoactive agent. Fudosteine inhibits MUC5AC mucin hypersecretion by reducing MUC5AC gene expression.

HY-W102456

H-Phe(4-Ac)-OH		99.19%
H-Phe(4-Ac)-OH (L-4-Acetylphenylalanine) is a keto-amino acid that can be converted from α-keto acids containing an acetyl group. H-Phe(4-Ac)-OH can be added to the amber position to form mutant Z-domain proteins. H-Phe(4-Ac)-OH is used as a functional amino acid in peptide modification to achieve chemical bonding between peptides and solid surfaces.

HY-W016835

(2S,3S)-2-Acetamido-3-methylpentanoic acid		98.78%
(2S,3S)-2-Acetamido-3-methylpentanoic acid is an isoleucine derivative.

HY-W013968

Boc-Gly-Gly-OH		99.93%
Boc-Gly-Gly-OH is a Glycine (HY-Y0966) derivative.

HY-W141859

Phenylalanine-4′-azobenzene HCl		99.77%
Phenylalanine-4′-azobenzene HCl is an alanine derivative.

HY-34597

(S)-2-Amino-3-(4-bromophenyl)propanoic acid		99.91%
(S)-2-Amino-3-(4-bromophenyl)propanoic acid is a phenylalanine derivative.

HY-117195

Lauroyl lysine		98.0%
Lauroyl lysine (N6-Lauroyl-L-lysine) is a compound that can be synthesized by recombinant enzymes. After the synthase is cloned and expressed, it can be used to synthesize lauroyl lysine from specific raw materials with high yield.

HY-W002326

Boc-Asp(OtBu)-OH		99.78%
Boc-Asp(OtBu)-OH is an aspartic acid derivative.

HY-W008694

N-Benzoyl-L-arginine ethyl ester hydrochloride		98.57%
N-Benzoyl-L-arginine ethyl ester hydrochloride is an arginine derivative.

HY-W010894

Fmoc-D-2-Nal-OH		99.89%
Fmoc-D-2-Nal-OH is an alanine derivative.

HY-W010591

H-N-Me-DL-Ala-OH		99.74%
H-N-Me-DL-Ala-OH is an alanine derivative.

HY-17490

Oxaceprol		99.70%
Oxaceprol (N-Acetyl-L-hydroxyproline), an orally active derivative of L-proline, possesses distinct anti-inflammatory activity. Oxaceprol is usually used for the research of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

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