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-W011203

(S)-2-(5-Amino-2-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-5-oxopentanamido)acetic acid		99.87%
(S)-2-(5-Amino-2-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-5-oxopentanamido)acetic acid is a Glycine (HY-Y0966) derivative.

HY-W018489

H-Asp(OtBu)-OMe.HCl		98.0%
H-Asp(OtBu)-OMe.HCl is an aspartic acid derivative.

HY-W005117

H-DL-Gly-OBzl hydrochloride		99.56%
H-DL-Gly-OBzl (hydrochloride) is a Glycine (HY-Y0966) derivative.

HY-W048680

(((9H-Fluoren-9-yl)methoxy)carbonyl)-L-allothreonine		99.62%
(((9H-Fluoren-9-yl)methoxy)carbonyl)-L-allothreonine is a threonine derivative.

HY-W048668

N-(((9H-Fluoren-9-yl)methoxy)carbonyl)-O-trityl-L-homoserine
N-(((9H-Fluoren-9-yl)methoxy)carbonyl)-O-trityl-L-homoserine is a serine derivative.

HY-W017499

H-Asp-OMe
H-Asp-OMe is an aspartic acid derivative.

HY-W142161

Fmoc-N-Me-His(Trt)-OH		98.24%
Fmoc-N-Me-His(Trt)-OH (Fmoc-MeHis(Trt)-OH) is an Amino acid derivative containing a carboxyl group. Fmoc-N-Me-His(Trt)-OH can be used for the synthesis of Fmoc-MeHis (Trt)-Leu-OH and N-methyl peptides.

HY-Y0007

N-[(Benzyloxy)carbonyl]-L-alanine		99.38%
N-[(Benzyloxy)carbonyl]-L-alanine is an alanine derivative.

HY-W072147

Fmoc-Ser-OMe		99.71%
Fmoc-Ser-OMe (Fmoc-L-Ser-OMe) is an Fmoc-protected L-serine methyl ester and also a solid-phase peptide synthesis intermediate. Fmoc-Ser-OMe is linked to Ellman resin via its hydroxyl side chain. Fmoc-Ser-OMe is used in peptide synthesis.

HY-W067091

3-((((9H-Fluoren-9-yl)methoxy)carbonyl)(methyl)amino)propanoic acid
3-((((9H-Fluoren-9-yl)methoxy)carbonyl)(methyl)amino)propanoic acid is an alanine derivative.

HY-W011019

(R)-2-((((9H-Fluoren-9-yl)methoxy)carbonyl)amino)-3-(pyridin-3-yl)propanoic acid		99.87%
(R)-2-((((9H-Fluoren-9-yl)methoxy)carbonyl)amino)-3-(pyridin-3-yl)propanoic acid is an alanine derivative.

HY-W009379

N-Lauroyl-L-alanine
N-Lauroyl-L-alanine is an alanine derivative.

HY-W009197

(S)-2-((tert-Butoxycarbonyl)amino)-3-(naphthalen-1-yl)propanoic acid		99.79%
(S)-2-((tert-Butoxycarbonyl)amino)-3-(naphthalen-1-yl)propanoic acid is an alanine derivative.

HY-130313

Sodium lauroyl glutamate
Sodium lauroyl glutamate is an anionic amino acid surfactant. Sodium lauroyl glutamate has the irritant contact dermatitis potential, and possible anti-irritating potential in a surfactant mixture on human skin.

HY-W005913

(R)-2-((((9H-Fluoren-9-yl)methoxy)carbonyl)amino)-2-methylpent-4-enoic acid		99.52%
(R)-2-((((9H-Fluoren-9-yl)methoxy)carbonyl)amino)-2-methylpent-4-enoic acid is an alanine derivative.

HY-W009110

(S)-3-(4-Bromophenyl)-3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)propanoic acid		99.73%
(S)-3-(4-Bromophenyl)-3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)propanoic acid is a phenylalanine derivative.

HY-W048209

Fmoc-Lys(Palmitoyl)-OH		98.90%
Fmoc-Lys(Palmitoyl)-OH is a Fmoc-amino acid with long alkyl chains. Fmoc-Lys(Palmitoyl)-OH can be used for peptide synthesis.

HY-W013305

(S)-2-((tert-Butoxycarbonyl)amino)-5-guanidinopentanoic acid		98.0%
(S)-2-((tert-Butoxycarbonyl)amino)-5-guanidinopentanoic acid is an arginine derivative.

HY-77801

(R)-2-Amino-4-mercaptobutanoic acid		≥98.0%
(R)-2-Amino-4-mercaptobutanoic acid is a cysteine derivative.

HY-W010324

H-DL-Ala-OMe.HCl		98.0%
H-DL-Ala-OMe.HCl is an alanine derivative.

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