cellular redox equilibrium. Its activation is enhanced by various compounds that support its role in breaking down hydroperoxides, which are harmful reactive oxygen species. When C9orf21 interacts with some substrates and other organic peroxides, it undergoes a transformation at certain amino acid sites, leading to an increase in its enzymatic function. Certain elements can be incorporated into its structure to improve its catalytic performance. Additionally, compounds that can reverse the oxidation of this protein contribute to its functionality, enabling it to persistently participate in neutralizing oxidative molecules.
The activity of C9orf21 is also sustained by a steady influx of reducing molecules that assist in the perpetual cycle of its peroxidase reactions. This process is supported by cofactors necessary for the restoration of vital cellular antioxidants, which work in conjunction with C9orf21. Specific amino acids serve as key contributors, engaging with the enzyme to facilitate the formation of important structural bonds. Nutrient-derived antioxidants play a role in sustaining a reduced environment, which is conducive to the activity of C9orf21. The restoration of damaged amino acids to their reduced form is another process that helps maintain an optimal redox environment for C9orf21's operation. The presence of certain metal ions can also reinforce the structural stability of the enzyme, thereby allowing it to efficiently counteract oxidative stress.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hydrogen Peroxide | 7722-84-1 | sc-203336 sc-203336A sc-203336B | 100 ml 500 ml 3.8 L | $31.00 $61.00 $95.00 | 28 | |
As a reactive oxygen species, hydrogen peroxide can oxidize the active site of C9orf21, leading to a conformational change that enhances its peroxidase activity. | ||||||
tert-Butyl hydroperoxide aqueous solution | 75-91-2 | sc-251134 sc-251134A | 100 ml 500 ml | $46.00 $100.00 | 1 | |
This organic peroxide can be reduced by C9orf21, resulting in the activation of the protein's peroxidase function, thereby detoxifying the peroxide and protecting the cell from oxidative damage. | ||||||
Sodium selenite | 10102-18-8 | sc-253595 sc-253595B sc-253595C sc-253595A | 5 g 500 g 1 kg 100 g | $49.00 $183.00 $316.00 $98.00 | 3 | |
Can be incorporated into the active site of C9orf21, potentially enhancing its catalytic activity as a peroxiredoxin-like protein. | ||||||
Glutathione, reduced | 70-18-8 | sc-29094 sc-29094A | 10 g 1 kg | $82.00 $2091.00 | 8 | |
Serves as a co-substrate for C9orf21, providing reducing equivalents to restore the active form of the protein after peroxide reduction, thereby sustaining its enzymatic cycle. | ||||||
NADPH tetrasodium salt | 2646-71-1 | sc-202725 sc-202725A sc-202725B sc-202725C | 25 mg 50 mg 250 mg 1 g | $47.00 $84.00 $286.00 $754.00 | 11 | |
Supplies electrons for the glutathione reductase reaction, which in turn regenerates glutathione, necessary for the activity of C9orf21 in reducing peroxides. | ||||||
L-Cysteine | 52-90-4 | sc-286072 sc-286072A sc-286072B sc-286072C sc-286072D | 25 g 100 g 500 g 5 kg 10 kg | $51.00 $112.00 $449.00 $1151.00 $2178.00 | 1 | |
Acts as a nucleophile that can react with oxidized C9orf21, promoting the formation of a disulfide bond that is crucial for the protein's enzymatic mechanism. | ||||||
L-Ascorbic acid, free acid | 50-81-7 | sc-202686 | 100 g | $46.00 | 5 | |
As an antioxidant, this compound can reduce oxidized intermediates of C9orf21, thereby indirectly enhancing the protein's peroxidase activity. | ||||||
(+)-α-Tocopherol | 59-02-9 | sc-214454 sc-214454A sc-214454B sc-214454C | 10 g 25 g 100 g 1 kg | $43.00 $62.00 $141.00 $430.00 | ||
Can help in maintaining the reduced state of cellular antioxidants, which indirectly supports the peroxidase activity of C9orf21 by providing a favorable redox environment. | ||||||
Zinc | 7440-66-6 | sc-213177 | 100 g | $48.00 | ||
Zinc ions can act as a cofactor, potentially stabilizing the structure of C9orf21 and promoting its activity in reducing peroxides. | ||||||