γN-crystallin Activators
The chemical class of γN-crystallin activators, refers to a range of compounds that primarily function to stabilize the protein structure and maintain the transparency of the eye lens. These compounds can include various types of osmolytes, antioxidants, and electrolytes that support the cellular environment in which γN-crystallin operates. For instance, glycerol and trehalose are known to act as chemical chaperones, which can protect γN-crystallin and other crystallins against stress-induced denaturation and aggregation, a crucial aspect of maintaining lens clarity. Similarly, electrolytes such as sodium chloride at physiological concentrations can provide the ionic strength necessary for the structural integrity of γN-crystallin.
Furthermore, compounds like N-Acetylcysteine and ascorbic acid, known for their antioxidant properties, can contribute to the reducing environment that preserves the structural and functional integrity of γN-crystallin. They engage in redox cycling to counteract oxidative damage that can lead to lens opacification. Minerals like magnesium and zinc are essential for the structural stability of proteins, including crystallins, and their presence is vital for proper protein folding and stabilization.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
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Glycerol | 56-81-5 | sc-29095A sc-29095 | 100 ml 1 L | $56.00 $153.00 | 12 | |
Glycerol, as a polyol, is known to stabilize proteins by forming hydrogen bonds with the protein backbone, thus potentially enhancing the stability of γN-crystallin and preventing its aggregation. | ||||||
D-(+)-Trehalose Anhydrous | 99-20-7 | sc-294151 sc-294151A sc-294151B | 1 g 25 g 100 g | $30.00 $167.00 $260.00 | 2 | |
Trehalose can protect the integrity of γN-crystallin by substituting for water molecules around the protein, stabilizing its native structure under stress conditions. | ||||||
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 can provide an ionic environment that shields electrostatic repulsions within γN-crystallin, thereby facilitating its proper folding and stabilization. | ||||||
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 | $46.00 $69.00 $163.00 $245.00 $418.00 | 3 | |
Magnesium ions can bind to specific sites on γN-crystallin, which may promote proper folding and help maintain its solubility and stability. | ||||||
N-Acetyl-L-cysteine | 616-91-1 | sc-202232 sc-202232A sc-202232C sc-202232B | 5 g 25 g 1 kg 100 g | $34.00 $74.00 $270.00 $114.00 | 34 | |
N-Acetylcysteine can contribute to the reducing environment needed for the disulfide bond formation that is critical for maintaining γN-crystallin structure. | ||||||
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 | |
Selenium from sodium selenite can be incorporated into selenoproteins that protect γN-crystallin against oxidative modifications that could lead to protein cross-linking and aggregation. | ||||||
L-Ascorbic acid, free acid | 50-81-7 | sc-202686 | 100 g | $46.00 | 5 | |
Ascorbic acid can donate electrons to neutralize reactive oxygen species, reducing oxidative stress and thus protecting γN-crystallin from oxidative-induced conformational changes. | ||||||
Glutathione, reduced | 70-18-8 | sc-29094 sc-29094A | 10 g 1 kg | $82.00 $2091.00 | 8 | |
Glutathione maintains a reduced environment that can prevent disulfide-mediated cross-linking of γN-crystallin, thereby supporting its solubility and clarity. | ||||||
α-Lipoic Acid | 1077-28-7 | sc-202032 sc-202032A sc-202032B sc-202032C sc-202032D | 5 g 10 g 250 g 500 g 1 kg | $69.00 $122.00 $212.00 $380.00 $716.00 | 3 | |
Alpha-lipoic acid can regenerate reduced forms of other antioxidants, maintaining an environment that preserves γN-crystallin structure against oxidative challenges. | ||||||
Zinc | 7440-66-6 | sc-213177 | 100 g | $48.00 | ||
Zinc ions can interact with sulfur-containing residues in γN-crystallin, potentially stabilizing its tertiary structure against denaturation and aggregation. | ||||||