Arylsulfatase F Inhibitors
Arylsulfatase F inhibitors encompass a range of compounds that interfere with the enzyme's ability to hydrolyze sulfate esters, a critical function in the degradation of sulfated macromolecules. Some inhibitors mimic the enzyme's natural sulfate-containing substrates and competitively bind to the active site, effectively blocking access for the genuine substrates. Others interact with the metal cofactors that are pivotal for the conformation and catalytic activity of Arylsulfatase F; these inhibitors might chelate essential metals or compete with the enzyme's metal cofactors, thereby altering the enzyme's structure and reducing its functional activity. Product inhibition is another mechanism employed, where the end products of the enzymatic reaction rebind to the active site, diminishing the enzyme's turnover rate. Also, some inhibitors function by binding to unique sites on the enzyme, promoting allosteric changes that indirectly reduce enzyme activity or interfere with post-translational modifications essential for the enzyme's stability and function.
Further complicating the enzyme's activity profile, certain inhibitors target the enzyme's requirement for a reductive environment by binding to critical thiol groups or disrupting disulfide bridges within Arylsulfatase F, which can destabilize the enzyme or obstruct the active site. Inhibitors can also mimic the enzyme's substrate in conformation but not function, thereby occupying the active site and preventing substrate processing. Non-competitive inhibitors might bind to different sites on the enzyme, leveraging their inhibitory influence without directly competing with the substrate.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Methyl methanesulfonate | 66-27-3 | sc-250376 sc-250376A | 5 g 25 g | $56.00 $133.00 | 2 | |
By providing an alternative sulfonation pathway, can decrease the availability of sulfate groups necessary for Arylsulfatase F function, thus indirectly inhibiting its activity. | ||||||
Chloroquine | 54-05-7 | sc-507304 | 250 mg | $69.00 | 2 | |
Raises endosomal pH, which can impair the activation of Arylsulfatase F, which requires acidic conditions for its lysosomal function. This alkalization of the lysosomal compartment can thus reduce the functional activity of Arylsulfatase F. | ||||||
Copper(II) sulfate | 7758-98-7 | sc-211133 sc-211133A sc-211133B | 100 g 500 g 1 kg | $46.00 $122.00 $189.00 | 3 | |
Can bind to free sulfur groups, potentially interfering with the sulfatase activity of Arylsulfatase F by competing for its substrates or altering its active site conformation. | ||||||
Imidazole | 288-32-4 | sc-204776 sc-204776A sc-204776B sc-204776C | 25 g 100 g 1 kg 5 kg | $27.00 $56.00 $84.00 $343.00 | 2 | |
Is a competitive inhibitor for many enzymes that bind to anions. It can interact with the active site of Arylsulfatase F, which has a requirement for anionic substrates, thereby inhibiting its activity. | ||||||
Sodium chlorate | 7775-09-9 | sc-212938 | 100 g | $59.00 | 1 | |
Is an oxidizing agent that can oxidize the essential thiol groups in enzymes. This oxidation could inhibit the sulfatase activity of Arylsulfatase F by modifying its active site cysteine. | ||||||
Phenylarsine oxide | 637-03-6 | sc-3521 | 250 mg | $41.00 | 4 | |
Binds to vicinal dithiols, which are present in the active sites of many enzymes, including sulfatases. Its binding can inhibit the activity of Arylsulfatase F by disrupting the active site geometry. | ||||||
Sodium molybdate | 7631-95-0 | sc-236912 sc-236912A sc-236912B | 5 g 100 g 500 g | $56.00 $84.00 $322.00 | 1 | |
Is a competitive inhibitor for sulfatase enzymes as it mimics the sulfate group. It can therefore compete with the natural substrates of Arylsulfatase F, leading to inhibition of its activity. | ||||||
Suramin sodium | 129-46-4 | sc-507209 sc-507209F sc-507209A sc-507209B sc-507209C sc-507209D sc-507209E | 50 mg 100 mg 250 mg 1 g 10 g 25 g 50 g | $152.00 $214.00 $728.00 $2601.00 $10965.00 $21838.00 $41096.00 | 5 | |
A polysulfonated naphthylurea that can interfere with enzyme activities. It may inhibit Arylsulfatase F by binding to its active site or allosteric sites, altering enzyme conformation and function. | ||||||
Disulfiram | 97-77-8 | sc-205654 sc-205654A | 50 g 100 g | $53.00 $89.00 | 7 | |
This compound is known to bind to thiol groups of enzymes. Binding to the active site cysteine of Arylsulfatase F could lead to inhibition by preventing substrate access or altering active site structure. | ||||||