CRTAP Activators
CRTAP (Cartilage Associated Protein) is a well-characterized protein with an integral role in the synthesis and deposition of collagen into the extracellular matrix. This protein is essential for the proper formation and stabilization of collagen, the primary structural protein found in various connective tissues throughout the body. Collagen's tensile strength and structural integrity in tissues such as cartilage, tendons, and bones rely on the proper hydroxylation of specific proline residues. CRTAP, in collaboration with other molecular partners, plays a pivotal role in ensuring the 3-hydroxylation of these proline residues in collagen.
On a molecular level, CRTAP does not act in isolation but is part of a complex interplay of proteins and enzymes that oversee the intricate process of collagen formation and deposition. The precise biochemical mechanisms and interactions involving CRTAP are subjects of rigorous scientific investigation, emphasizing the protein's significance in the understanding of connective tissue biology and collagen dynamics.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L-Ascorbic acid, free acid | 50-81-7 | sc-202686 | 100 g | $45.00 | 5 | |
Ascorbic acid is known to stimulate collagen synthesis and might indirectly influence CRTAP expression as part of the overall upregulation of the collagen pathway. | ||||||
Retinoic Acid, all trans | 302-79-4 | sc-200898 sc-200898A sc-200898B sc-200898C | 500 mg 5 g 10 g 100 g | $65.00 $319.00 $575.00 $998.00 | 28 | |
Retinoic acid can influence collagen synthesis. Its modulation might impact CRTAP expression indirectly. | ||||||
Dexamethasone | 50-02-2 | sc-29059 sc-29059B sc-29059A | 100 mg 1 g 5 g | $76.00 $82.00 $367.00 | 36 | |
Dexamethasone, a glucocorticoid, can influence various cellular processes including extracellular matrix synthesis. | ||||||
L-Proline | 147-85-3 | sc-397196 sc-397196A sc-397196B sc-397196C | 25 g 100 g 1 kg 5 kg | $37.00 $130.00 $204.00 $959.00 | ||
Proline is crucial for collagen synthesis. Its presence might influence collagen-related proteins like CRTAP. | ||||||
Glycine | 56-40-6 | sc-29096A sc-29096 sc-29096B sc-29096C | 500 g 1 kg 3 kg 10 kg | $40.00 $70.00 $110.00 $350.00 | 15 | |
t's a major amino acid in collagen. Its external supply could influence the collagen synthesis pathway. | ||||||
β-Estradiol | 50-28-2 | sc-204431 sc-204431A | 500 mg 5 g | $62.00 $178.00 | 8 | |
Estradiol can influence bone metabolism and collagen synthesis, potentially influencing CRTAP expression. | ||||||
Genistein | 446-72-0 | sc-3515 sc-3515A sc-3515B sc-3515C sc-3515D sc-3515E sc-3515F | 100 mg 500 mg 1 g 5 g 10 g 25 g 100 g | $26.00 $92.00 $120.00 $310.00 $500.00 $908.00 $1821.00 | 46 | |
Genistein can modulate collagen synthesis in certain cells and might influence CRTAP. | ||||||
Zinc | 7440-66-6 | sc-213177 | 100 g | $47.00 | ||
Zinc is essential for various enzymes in collagen synthesis. Its presence might influence proteins like CRTAP. | ||||||