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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.

Amino Acid Derivatives Related Products (1734):

Cat. No. Product Name Effect Purity Chemical Structure
  • HY-W014919
    H-Phe(2-Cl)-OH
    		99.92%
    H-Phe(2-Cl)-OH is a phenylalanine derivative.
    H-Phe(2-Cl)-OH
  • HY-W016443
    L-m-Tyrosine
    		99.94%
    L-m-Tyrosine is an unnatural amino acid. L-m-Tyrosine reduces dopamine, norepinephrine and serotonin in rats. L-m-Tyrosine has potential in the research of Parkinsons disease, Alzheimers disease, and arthritis.
    L-m-Tyrosine
  • HY-Y1875
    L-Cysteine ethyl ester HCl
    		≥98.0%
    L-Cysteine ethyl ester HCl is a cysteine derivative.
    L-Cysteine ethyl ester HCl
  • HY-139666
    N-Palmitoyl-L-glutamine
    N-Palmitoyl-L-glutamine is a Glutamine derivative.
    N-Palmitoyl-L-glutamine
  • HY-79106
    L-Biphenylalanine
    		99.95%
    L-Biphenylalanine is a phenylalanine derivative.
    L-Biphenylalanine
  • HY-30216
    (R)-Leucic acid
    		98.0%
    (R)-Leucic acid (D-α-Hydroxyisocaproic acid) is an orally active D-isomer of the α-hydroxy analogue of Leucine (HY-N0486). (R)-Leucic acid is a metabolite of Lactobacillus and can promote intestinal fatty acid absorption by upregulating CD36 expression. (R)-Leucic acid can be used to study microbe-host interactions and the regulation of lipid metabolism by probiotics.
    (R)-Leucic acid
  • HY-W615153
    Fmoc-L-Lys[Oct-(OtBu)-Glu-(OtBu)-AEEA-AEEA]-OH
    		99.66%
    Fmoc-L-Lys[Oct-(OtBu)-Glu-(OtBu)-AEEA-AEEA]-OH is an L-Lys (an amino acid) derivative. Fmoc protects amino acids, ensuring their accurate peptide synthesis.
    Fmoc-L-Lys[Oct-(OtBu)-Glu-(OtBu)-AEEA-AEEA]-OH
  • HY-W007573
    (S)-4-(tert-Butoxy)-3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-4-oxobutanoic acid
    		98.0%
    (S)-4-(tert-Butoxy)-3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-4-oxobutanoic acid is an aspartic acid derivative.
    (S)-4-(tert-Butoxy)-3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-4-oxobutanoic acid
  • HY-W008986
    Fmoc-Lys(Ac)-OH
    		99.79%
    Fmoc-Lys(Ac)-OH is a lysine derivative.
    Fmoc-Lys(Ac)-OH
  • HY-W013998
    Glycyl-L-phenylalanine
    		99.74%
    Glycyl-L-phenylalanine is a phenylalanine derivative.
    Glycyl-L-phenylalanine
  • HY-W048911
    (((9H-Fluoren-9-yl)methoxy)carbonyl)-L-histidine
    		99.73%
    (((9H-Fluoren-9-yl)methoxy)carbonyl)-L-histidine is a histidine derivative.
    (((9H-Fluoren-9-yl)methoxy)carbonyl)-L-histidine
  • HY-Y1394
    H-Phe-OMe.hydrochloride
    		99.30%
    H-Phe-OMe.hydrochloride is a phenylalanine derivative.
    H-Phe-OMe.hydrochloride
  • HY-32687A
    L-Serine methyl ester hydrochloride
    		99.56%
    L-Serine methyl ester (hydrochloride) is a serine derivative.
    L-Serine methyl ester hydrochloride
  • HY-W008113
    Boc-L-Homoserine
    Boc-L-Homoserine is a serine derivative.
    Boc-L-Homoserine
  • HY-W041984
    Fmoc-Cpg-OH
    		99.98%
    Fmoc-Cpg-OH is a Glycine (HY-Y0966) derivative.
    Fmoc-Cpg-OH
  • HY-W011156
    Mpa(Trt)
    		99.77%
    Mpa(Trt) is a 3-mercaptopropionic acid derivative containing a trityl protecting group (Trt) and can be used to synthesize compounds with anti-leukemia activity.
    Mpa(Trt)
  • HY-126437I
    Poly-L-lysine hydrobromide (MW 1000-5000)
    Poly-L-lysine hydrobromide (MW 1000-5000) is a homopolymer of L-lysine and a polycationic non-viral gene delivery vector. Poly-L-lysine hydrobromide (MW 1000-5000) forms complexes with plasmid DNA. Poly-L-lysine hydrobromide (MW 1000-5000) is applicable to relevant research on lung cancer.
    Poly-L-lysine hydrobromide (MW 1000-5000)
  • HY-W007056
    Fmoc-N-me-Trp(Boc)-OH
    		99.70%
    Fmoc-N-me-Trp(Boc)-OH is an amino acid derivative with an Fmoc protecting group, which can be used to synthesize peptide antibiotics with antibacterial activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
    Fmoc-N-me-Trp(Boc)-OH
  • HY-W041983
    Fmoc-Cpa-OH
    		99.85%
    Fmoc-Cpa-OH is a compound containing both an amino group and a carboxyl group.
    Fmoc-Cpa-OH
  • HY-W009003
    Fmoc-Tyr-OH
    		99.82%
    Fmoc-Tyr-OH is a tyrosine derivative.
    Fmoc-Tyr-OH