cryptdin 23 Activators
Chemical activators of cryptdin 23 include a variety of metal ions and salts that can bind to and induce conformational changes in the protein, leading to its functional activation. Zinc is a well-known regulator of various proteins and can directly interact with cryptdin 23, possibly inducing a structural change that results in activation. This activation can enhance cryptdin 23's ability to disrupt microbial membranes, an essential aspect of its antimicrobial function. Similarly, copper(II) sulfate supplies copper ions that may bind to cryptdin 23, initiating a conformational rearrangement that can activate its antimicrobial properties. Manganese(II) chloride supplies manganese, another metal ion that can stabilize the structure of cryptdin 23 or induce a conformational change that activates the protein. Silver nitrate, through the release of silver ions, can also interact with cryptdin 23, inducing changes that can lead to its activation and subsequent antimicrobial action.
Further supporting the activation of cryptdin 23, calcium chloride offers calcium ions that are vital for the function of numerous proteins, including antimicrobial peptides like cryptdin 23, by promoting their binding to microbial membranes and enhancing stability and function. Magnesium sulfate provides magnesium ions that can stabilize the structure of cryptdin 23 or interact with binding sites on the protein, which may be necessary for its activation. In a related manner, ferric chloride, with its iron ions, can bind to cryptdin 23, potentially causing structural alterations that lead to activation. Cobalt(II) chloride and nickel(II) chloride introduce cobalt and nickel ions, respectively, that can bind to cryptdin 23, facilitating structural changes that result in the activation of the protein's antimicrobial function. Finally, chromium(III) chloride supplies chromium ions that interact with cryptdin 23, potentially leading to a conformational change that activates the protein's capability to bind to and disrupt microbial membranes. These chemical interactions are essential for the proper function of cryptdin 23 as an antimicrobial agent.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
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Zinc | 7440-66-6 | sc-213177 | 100 g | $47.00 | ||
Zinc can activate cryptdin 23 by binding to regulatory sites on the protein that are responsive to zinc ions, which can induce a conformational change leading to the protein's activation. | ||||||
Sodium Chloride | 7647-14-5 | sc-203274 sc-203274A sc-203274B sc-203274C | 500 g 2 kg 5 kg 10 kg | $18.00 $23.00 $35.00 $65.00 | 15 | |
Sodium chloride can enhance the electrochemical environment where cryptdin 23 functions, potentially facilitating its interaction with microbial membranes, which is essential for its antimicrobial activity. | ||||||
Calcium chloride anhydrous | 10043-52-4 | sc-207392 sc-207392A | 100 g 500 g | $65.00 $262.00 | 1 | |
Calcium chloride provides calcium ions necessary for the activation of cryptdin 23, as calcium can be important for the structural stability and function of antimicrobial peptides by promoting their binding to microbial membranes. | ||||||
Potassium Chloride | 7447-40-7 | sc-203207 sc-203207A sc-203207B sc-203207C | 500 g 2 kg 5 kg 10 kg | $25.00 $56.00 $104.00 $183.00 | 5 | |
Potassium chloride can influence the membrane potential and ionic balance across microbial membranes, which can enhance the ability of cryptdin 23 to interact with and disrupt these membranes. | ||||||
Magnesium sulfate anhydrous | 7487-88-9 | sc-211764 sc-211764A sc-211764B sc-211764C sc-211764D | 500 g 1 kg 2.5 kg 5 kg 10 kg | $45.00 $68.00 $160.00 $240.00 $410.00 | 3 | |
Magnesium sulfate can supply magnesium ions that can stabilize the structure of cryptdin 23 or possibly interact with binding sites on the protein, which may be required for its activation and function. | ||||||
Copper(II) sulfate | 7758-98-7 | sc-211133 sc-211133A sc-211133B | 100 g 500 g 1 kg | $45.00 $120.00 $185.00 | 3 | |
Copper(II) sulfate provides copper ions, which can bind to and induce a conformational change in cryptdin 23, potentially leading to its activation due to the importance of copper in various biological interactions. | ||||||
Manganese(II) chloride beads | 7773-01-5 | sc-252989 sc-252989A | 100 g 500 g | $19.00 $30.00 | ||
Manganese(II) chloride supplies manganese ions known to interact with proteins and potentially stabilize the structure of cryptdin 23 or induce a conformational change that leads to its activation. | ||||||
Silver nitrate | 7761-88-8 | sc-203378 sc-203378A sc-203378B | 25 g 100 g 500 g | $112.00 $371.00 $1060.00 | 1 | |
Silver nitrate can release silver ions that may interact with and activate cryptdin 23 by binding to it and inducing structural changes that promote its antimicrobial activity. | ||||||
Iron(III) chloride | 7705-08-0 | sc-215192 sc-215192A sc-215192B | 10 g 100 g 500 g | $40.00 $45.00 $85.00 | ||
Ferric chloride provides iron ions, which may bind to cryptdin 23 and induce conformational alterations that enhance its ability to bind to and disrupt microbial cell membranes, leading to its activation. | ||||||
Cobalt(II) chloride | 7646-79-9 | sc-252623 sc-252623A | 5 g 100 g | $63.00 $173.00 | 7 | |
Cobalt(II) chloride supplies cobalt ions that can interact with cryptdin 23, potentially inducing structural changes that can lead to activation of the protein's antimicrobial properties. | ||||||