CPA5 Activators
CPA5 activators are a category of chemical compounds that are designed to interact with the CPA5 enzyme, a part of the carboxypeptidase family. CPA5, or carboxypeptidase A5, is an enzyme that is known to play a role in the processing and modification of proteins and peptides by removing amino acids from the carboxy end of a peptide chain. Activators in this chemical class are characterized by their ability to increase the activity of the CPA5 enzyme. The mechanism through which they enhance CPA5 activity can vary, but often involves binding to the enzyme in a manner that stabilizes its active form or promotes its interaction with substrates. These molecules can be designed through a process of rational drug design, where the structure of the enzyme is considered, or they could be identified through high-throughput screening processes where large libraries of compounds are tested for their ability to activate the enzyme.
The structure and activity of CPA5 activators are subject to rigorous scientific investigation, with a focus on understanding the interaction at a molecular level. Detailed studies involve analyzing the binding affinity, kinetics, and specificity of these activators towards CPA5. Such studies often employ a variety of biochemical techniques, including X-ray crystallography, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry to determine the precise manner in which the activators engage with the enzyme. Additionally, computational methods such as molecular docking and dynamic simulations play a crucial role in predicting how these molecules interact with CPA5 and can guide the modification of these compounds to enhance their activity. Understanding these interactions is crucial for the development of these compounds, as it allows for the fine-tuning of their properties to achieve the desired level of enzyme activation.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benzamidine | 618-39-3 | sc-233933 | 10 g | $292.00 | 1 | |
Benzamidine is a reversible inhibitor of serine proteases. CPA5 is a serine protease and benzamidine enhances its activity by preventing the autolysis of CPA5, thus maintaining its functional stability and enzymatic activity. | ||||||
Sodium Chloride | 7647-14-5 | sc-203274 sc-203274A sc-203274B sc-203274C | 500 g 2 kg 5 kg 10 kg | $19.00 $30.00 $60.00 $110.00 | 15 | |
Sodium chloride at physiological concentrations can influence the ionic strength and thus the activity of proteases like CPA5 by ensuring an optimal environment for its enzymatic function. | ||||||
Glycine | 56-40-6 | sc-29096A sc-29096 sc-29096B sc-29096C | 500 g 1 kg 3 kg 10 kg | $41.00 $71.00 $112.00 $357.00 | 15 | |
Glycine serves as a stabilizing agent for proteins. By stabilizing the structure of CPA5, it indirectly enhances the protein's activity by preserving its active conformation. | ||||||
Calcium chloride anhydrous | 10043-52-4 | sc-207392 sc-207392A | 100 g 500 g | $66.00 $262.00 | 1 | |
Calcium ions can serve as cofactors for proteases. Calcium chloride can thus enhance the activity of CPA5 by providing necessary calcium ions that support the structural integrity and function of the protease. | ||||||
Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) | 67-68-5 | sc-202581 sc-202581A sc-202581B | 100 ml 500 ml 4 L | $31.00 $117.00 $918.00 | 136 | |
DMSO is used to solubilize hydrophobic compounds and can stabilize proteins. By maintaining the solubility and stability of CPA5, DMSO indirectly enhances the functional activity of CPA5. | ||||||
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 | |
Imidazole is known to act as a buffer and can stabilize the pH of solutions. A stable pH environment is critical for CPA5 activity, and imidazole can thus indirectly enhance CPA5 functionality by maintaining an optimal pH for its activity. | ||||||
Zinc | 7440-66-6 | sc-213177 | 100 g | $48.00 | ||
Zinc ions can act as cofactors for various enzymes. By supplying zinc ions, zinc chloride can indirectly enhance the activity of CPA5 if zinc is required for its optimal function. | ||||||
Magnesium chloride | 7786-30-3 | sc-255260C sc-255260B sc-255260 sc-255260A | 10 g 25 g 100 g 500 g | $28.00 $35.00 $48.00 $125.00 | 2 | |
Magnesium ions are important cofactors for many enzymes. Magnesium chloride can enhance CPA5 activity by providing magnesium ions that may be necessary for its optimal enzymatic function. | ||||||
Ethylene glycol | 107-21-1 | sc-257515 sc-257515A | 500 ml 1 L | $85.00 $120.00 | 1 | |
Ethylene glycol is used as a protein cryoprotectant. It can indirectly enhance CPA5 activity by preventing aggregation and denaturation during storage or experimental manipulation, thus preserving its enzymatic function. | ||||||
Glycerol | 56-81-5 | sc-29095A sc-29095 | 100 ml 1 L | $56.00 $153.00 | 12 | |
Glycerol is commonly used to stabilize proteins in solution. By protecting CPA5 against thermal denaturation and maintaining its structural integrity, glycerol indirectly enhances the activity of CPA5. | ||||||