Aasdh Activators
Chemical activators of aminoadipate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase can significantly influence its enzymatic activity through various mechanisms. NAD+ provides the oxidizing agent required for the dehydrogenase reaction that aminoadipate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase catalyzes, directly contributing to its activation. The presence of the reduced form of glutathione ensures that the catalytic cysteines within the dehydrogenase remain in a reduced state, which is essential for its function. This state is crucial because it allows for the proper conformation of the enzyme to facilitate catalysis. Similarly, FAD is a vital redox cofactor, enhancing the dehydrogenase activity and possibly increasing the catalytic efficiency of aminoadipate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase by facilitating electron transfer within the enzyme's active site. Nicotinamide riboside, as a precursor to NAD+, increases the availability of NAD+, thereby providing more substrate for the enzyme to utilize during its catalytic cycle.
In addition to these direct activators, several other compounds can indirectly support the activation of aminoadipate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase. Alpha-ketoglutarate, for instance, is a key player in the Krebs cycle and contributes to the generation of succinyl-CoA, a coenzyme that can indirectly sustain the enzyme's activity. Coenzyme Q10's role in the mitochondrial electron transport chain helps in maintaining a conducive redox environment for the enzyme's action. Lipoic acid and riboflavin, through their roles in redox reactions and as precursors to essential cofactors, also contribute to the proper functioning of aminoadipate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase. Magnesium and zinc are important for the structural integrity and catalytic activity of the enzyme, with magnesium serving as a cofactor for many enzymes and zinc being necessary for proper enzyme conformation. Lastly, calcium ions can influence the enzyme allosterically, facilitating the necessary conformational changes for activation, ensuring that aminoadipate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase achieves its full catalytic potential.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NAD+, Free Acid | 53-84-9 | sc-208084B sc-208084 sc-208084A sc-208084C sc-208084D sc-208084E sc-208084F | 1 g 5 g 10 g 25 g 100 g 1 kg 5 kg | $57.00 $191.00 $302.00 $450.00 $1800.00 $3570.00 $10710.00 | 4 | |
NAD+ serves as a substrate for aminoadipate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase, providing the necessary oxidizing agent for the dehydrogenase reaction that activates the aldehyde dehydrogenase activity. | ||||||
Glutathione, reduced | 70-18-8 | sc-29094 sc-29094A | 10 g 1 kg | $82.00 $2091.00 | 8 | |
Glutathione in its reduced form can help maintain the redox state of aminoadipate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase, ensuring its catalytic cysteines remain in a reduced state, which is necessary for its activation. | ||||||
Thiamine pyrophosphate | 154-87-0 | sc-215966 sc-215966A sc-215966B sc-215966C sc-215966D | 1 g 5 g 25 g 100 g 1 kg | $33.00 $97.00 $290.00 $1149.00 $6024.00 | 1 | |
Thiamine pyrophosphate acts as a cofactor for oxidative decarboxylation, and while not a direct activator of dehydrogenases, it supports the overall metabolic pathways that aminoadipate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase is involved in, thereby sustaining its functional activity. | ||||||
Nicotinamide riboside | 1341-23-7 | sc-507345 | 10 mg | $411.00 | ||
Nicotinamide riboside is a precursor of NAD+, which can increase the overall levels of NAD+, thus providing more of the substrate that aminoadipate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase uses for activation. | ||||||
α-Ketoglutaric Acid | 328-50-7 | sc-208504 sc-208504A sc-208504B sc-208504C sc-208504D sc-208504E sc-208504F | 25 g 100 g 250 g 500 g 1 kg 5 kg 16 kg | $33.00 $43.00 $63.00 $110.00 $188.00 $738.00 $2091.00 | 2 | |
Alpha-ketoglutarate participates in the Krebs cycle, providing succinyl-CoA, which can indirectly support the activity of aminoadipate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase by maintaining the pool of CoA, a molecule required for its function. | ||||||
Coenzyme Q10 | 303-98-0 | sc-205262 sc-205262A | 1 g 5 g | $71.00 $184.00 | 1 | |
Coenzyme Q10 is involved in the mitochondrial electron transport chain, which can help maintain the redox state required for dehydrogenase activity, indirectly supporting the functional activation of aminoadipate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase. | ||||||
α-Lipoic Acid | 1077-28-7 | sc-202032 sc-202032A sc-202032B sc-202032C sc-202032D | 5 g 10 g 250 g 500 g 1 kg | $69.00 $122.00 $212.00 $380.00 $716.00 | 3 | |
Lipoic acid serves as a cofactor for mitochondrial enzymes and can help in the recycling of other antioxidants, indirectly maintaining the redox state that is crucial for the activation of aminoadipate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase. | ||||||
Riboflavin | 83-88-5 | sc-205906 sc-205906A sc-205906B | 25 g 100 g 1 kg | $41.00 $112.00 $525.00 | 3 | |
Riboflavin is converted into FAD, a cofactor for redox reactions, thereby potentially increasing the activity of aminoadipate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase by providing more of this essential cofactor. | ||||||
Zinc | 7440-66-6 | sc-213177 | 100 g | $48.00 | ||
Zinc can serve as a structural cofactor for many dehydrogenases, and its proper binding is necessary for the catalytic activity of aminoadipate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase. | ||||||
Calcium | 7440-70-2 | sc-252536 | 5 g | $209.00 | ||
Calcium ions can play a role in the allosteric regulation of enzymes, potentially leading to the conformational changes required for the activation of aminoadipate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase. | ||||||