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-W018528

N2,N6-Bis(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-D-lysine
N2,N6-Bis(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-D-lysine is a lysine derivative.

HY-W004114

N-Acetyl-L-proline		99.92%
N-Acetyl-L-proline is aproline derivatives.

HY-W110126

(S)-3-((((9H-Fluoren-9-yl)methoxy)carbonyl)amino)-6-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)hexanoic acid		99.18%
(S)-3-((((9H-Fluoren-9-yl)methoxy)carbonyl)amino)-6-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)hexanoic acid is a lysine derivative.

HY-W022281

Fmoc-N-Me-D-Ala-OH		99.92%
Fmoc-N-Me-D-Ala-OH is an alanine derivative.

HY-W048703

(((9H-Fluoren-9-yl)methoxy)carbonyl)-D-tyrosine		99.50%
(((9H-Fluoren-9-yl)methoxy)carbonyl)-D-tyrosine is a tyrosine derivative.

HY-W068839

H-Phe-Leu-OH		98.02%
H-Phe-Leu-OH is a leucine derivative.

HY-20561A

N-Methyl-D-valine		98.0%
N-Methyl-D-valine is a valine derivative.

HY-77802

(2R,2'R)-4,4'-Disulfanediylbis(2-aminobutanoic acid)		98.0%
(2R,2'R)-4,4'-Disulfanediylbis(2-aminobutanoic acid) is a cysteine derivative.

HY-W017200

L-Ethionine		99.66%
L-Ethionine (L-ETH) is aamino acids and their derivatives.

HY-W141985

Fmoc-hLys(Boc)-OH		99.52%
Fmoc-hLys(Boc)-OH is a lysine derivative.

HY-W008395

Fmoc-D-Pra-OH		99.75%
Fmoc-D-Pra-OH is a Glycine (HY-Y0966) derivative. Fmoc-D-Pra-OH 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-W041857

Boc-Cys(tBu)-OH
Boc-Cys(tBu)-OH is a cysteine derivative.

HY-I0393

3-(2-Thienyl)-L-alanine		99.66%
3-(2-Thienyl)-L-alanine is an alanine derivative.

HY-W011977

Boc-D-Lys-OH		99.91%
Boc-D-Lys-OH is a lysine derivative.

HY-76448

Ethyl 2-(benzylamino)acetate hydrochloride
Ethyl 2-(benzylamino)acetate hydrochloride is a Glycine (HY-Y0966) derivative.

HY-W048829

Boc-Phe-Gly-OH		99.44%
Boc-Phe-Gly-OH is a Boc-protected phenylalanyl glycine derivative, can be used for the synthesis of agents or other compounds.

HY-W003318

(R)-2-Amino-3-(3-bromophenyl)propanoic acid		99.79%
(R)-2-Amino-3-(3-bromophenyl)propanoic acid is a phenylalanine derivative.

HY-23174

Methyl acetyl-L-cysteinate		≥98.0%
Methyl acetyl-L-cysteinate is a cysteine derivative.

HY-150013

H-Met-Met-OH		98.11%
H-Met-Met-OH (L-Methionyl-L-methionine) is a dipeptide composed of two methionine residues. H-Met-Met-OH is a dietary supplement that has been shown to have various health benefits in animals. H-Met-Met-OH is orally active.

HY-78912

D-Alloisoleucine		98.0%
D-Alloisoleucine is an isoleucine derivative.

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