Date published: 2025-10-16

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COL23A1 Activators

Collagen, type XXIII, alpha 1 (COL23A1) activators are compounds that enhance the synthesis, post-translational modifications, and assembly of the COL23A1 protein. Ascorbic acid is crucial for the hydroxylation of proline residues in COL23A1, a modification vital for the stability and function of the collagen triple helix. Copper(II) sulfate enhances the activity of lysyl oxidase, an enzyme necessary for the cross-linking of collagen fibers, thus contributing to the structural integrity of COL23A1. Similarly, α-Ketoglutarate provides the necessary substrate for prolyl hydroxylase, which modifies COL23A1, and succinic acid, as part of the TCA cycle, supplies energy and intermediates crucial for collagen synthesis. Iron(II) sulfate and manganese(II) chloride serve as cofactors for enzymes involved in the post-translational modification and processing of COL23A1, ensuring its proper formation and function.

The structural components of COL23A1 such as glycine, proline, lysine, serine, and threonine are directly incorporated into the protein during its synthesis, influencing the stability and function of the collagen. Glycine forms a significant part of the collagen triple helix, while proline and lysine undergo specific modifications essential for collagen integrity. Serine and threonine are substrates for glycosylation, a modification that affects the structure and function of COL23A1. Finally, zinc sulfate contributes to the remodeling process of collagen by serving as a cofactor for collagenase enzymes, thereby indirectly influencing the functional activity of COL23A1 through collagen turnover and tissue remodeling.

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L-Ascorbic acid, free acid

50-81-7sc-202686
100 g
$45.00
5
(1)

Ascorbic acid is essential for the hydroxylation of proline residues during the synthesis of collagen, including COL23A1. It directly supports the post-translational modifications necessary for the proper folding and stability of COL23A1.

Copper(II) sulfate

7758-98-7sc-211133
sc-211133A
sc-211133B
100 g
500 g
1 kg
$45.00
$120.00
$185.00
3
(1)

Copper is a cofactor for lysyl oxidase, the enzyme responsible for cross-linking collagen molecules, including COL23A1. Copper(II) sulfate can enhance the enzymatic activity, thus indirectly enhancing the structural integrity of COL23A1 fibers.

α-Ketoglutaric Acid

328-50-7sc-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
$32.00
$42.00
$62.00
$108.00
$184.00
$724.00
$2050.00
2
(1)

α-Ketoglutarate is a substrate for prolyl hydroxylase, which hydroxylates specific proline residues on COL23A1, a post-translational modification necessary for collagen maturation and function.

Succinic acid

110-15-6sc-212961B
sc-212961
sc-212961A
25 g
500 g
1 kg
$44.00
$74.00
$130.00
(0)

Succinic acid is involved in the TCA cycle, which provides the necessary energy and intermediates for collagen synthesis, including COL23A1.

Ferrous Sulfate (Iron II Sulfate) Heptahydrate

7782-63-0sc-211505
sc-211505A
250 g
500 g
$72.00
$107.00
(1)

Iron is a required cofactor for prolyl and lysyl hydroxylases, which are essential for the post-translational modification of collagens such as COL23A1. Iron(II) sulfate thereby supports the stability and function of COL23A1.

Manganese(II) chloride beads

7773-01-5sc-252989
sc-252989A
100 g
500 g
$19.00
$30.00
(0)

Manganese is a cofactor for several enzymes involved in the post-translational processing of collagen, including prolidase, which recycles proline for collagen synthesis, thus supporting COL23A1 production.

Glycine

56-40-6sc-29096A
sc-29096
sc-29096B
sc-29096C
500 g
1 kg
3 kg
10 kg
$40.00
$70.00
$110.00
$350.00
15
(9)

Glycine is a major constituent of collagen triple helix structure and is directly incorporated into COL23A1 during its synthesis.

L-Proline

147-85-3sc-397196
sc-397196A
sc-397196B
sc-397196C
25 g
100 g
1 kg
5 kg
$37.00
$130.00
$204.00
$959.00
(0)

Proline is hydroxylated and incorporated into COL23A1, which is necessary for the stability of the collagen triple helix.

L-Lysine

56-87-1sc-207804
sc-207804A
sc-207804B
25 g
100 g
1 kg
$93.00
$258.00
$519.00
(1)

Lysine residues in COL23A1 are hydroxylated and glycosylated, which are critical steps for the structural integrity and function of this collagen.

L-Serine

56-45-1sc-397670
sc-397670A
sc-397670B
sc-397670C
sc-397670D
1 g
100 g
1 kg
5 kg
10 kg
$20.00
$130.00
$535.00
$1200.00
$2000.00
(0)

Serine serves as a substrate for the glycosylation of certain residues in collagens, including COL23A1, which is essential for its structure and function.