HIBADH Activators
HIBADH activators encompass a diverse group of molecules that indirectly influence the enzyme's activity by either participating as cofactors in the catalytic process,maintaining cellular coenzyme pools, or affecting metabolic flux through relevant pathways. Given that HIBADH is an enzyme involved in the catabolic pathway of the amino acid valine, its activators include essential cofactors such as NAD⁺, which serves as an electron acceptor during the dehydrogenase reaction catalyzed by HIBADH. Similarly, Coenzyme A is fundamental for the subsequent steps that lead to the production of succinyl-CoA, a key Krebs cycle intermediate. The presence of these compounds at sufficient levels within the cell is critical for the optimal activity of HIBADH.
Other indirect activators like magnesium ions can stabilize the enzyme-substrate complex, while compounds such as alpha-ketoglutarate can enhance HIBADH activity by increasing the pull of downstream metabolic pathways. Additionally, vitamins that act as precursors or components of coenzymes involved in energy metabolism, including thiamine pyrophosphate, lipoic acid, and vitamins B6, B3, and B5, are crucial for maintaining a metabolic environment conducive to HIBADH activity. Trace elements like zinc may also indirectly contribute to the optimal conformation and function of HIBADH. Collectively, these activators do not interact directly with HIBADH but are essential for the overall metabolic context in which HIBADH operates, thereby supporting the enzyme's functional role in cellular metabolism.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NAD+, Free Acid | 53-84-9 | sc-208084B sc-208084 sc-208084A sc-208084C sc-208084D sc-208084E sc-208084F | 1 g 5 g 10 g 25 g 100 g 1 kg 5 kg | $57.00 $191.00 $302.00 $450.00 $1800.00 $3570.00 $10710.00 | 4 | |
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD⁺) is a coenzyme that HIBADH requires for the dehydrogenase reaction. By donating an electron acceptor, NAD⁺ is essential for the catalytic activity of HIBADH, converting substrates into products. | ||||||
Coenzyme A | 85-61-0 anhydrous | sc-211123 sc-211123A sc-211123B sc-211123C | 10 mg 25 mg 100 mg 250 mg | $83.00 $135.00 $418.00 $801.00 | 1 | |
Coenzyme A is a co-substrate for HIBADH to form succinyl-CoA, an important molecule in the Krebs cycle. The presence of adequate levels of Coenzyme A is therefore essential for the proper function of HIBADH. | ||||||
α-Ketoglutaric Acid | 328-50-7 | sc-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 | $33.00 $43.00 $63.00 $110.00 $188.00 $738.00 $2091.00 | 2 | |
Alpha-ketoglutarate is a Krebs cycle intermediate. An abundance of this compound could indirectly enhance the flux through catabolic pathways, including the one involving HIBADH, by pulling the metabolic products downstream of its reaction. | ||||||
Thiamine pyrophosphate | 154-87-0 | sc-215966 sc-215966A sc-215966B sc-215966C sc-215966D | 1 g 5 g 25 g 100 g 1 kg | $33.00 $97.00 $290.00 $1149.00 $6024.00 | 1 | |
Although not directly involved with HIBADH, TPP is a coenzyme for pyruvate dehydrogenase, which links glycolysis and the Krebs cycle. Ensuring adequate TPP levels could maintain a cellular environment favoring energy metabolism, indirectly benefiting HIBADH function. | ||||||
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 | |
Similar to TPP, lipoic acid serves as a coenzyme for pyruvate dehydrogenase. Adequate lipoic acid supports the efficient flow of metabolic intermediates, indirectly promoting HIBADH activity. | ||||||
Calcium | 7440-70-2 | sc-252536 | 5 g | $209.00 | ||
Ca²⁺ often acts as a secondary messenger or cofactor in various enzymatic processes and cellular signaling pathways, potentially affecting HIBADH activity indirectly. | ||||||
Pyridoxal-5-phosphate | 54-47-7 | sc-205825 | 5 g | $104.00 | ||
Pyridoxal phosphate, the active form of vitamin B6, is a coenzyme in many enzymatic reactions including amino acid metabolism, potentially interacting with metabolic pathways involving HIBADH. | ||||||
Zinc | 7440-66-6 | sc-213177 | 100 g | $48.00 | ||
Zinc is a trace element that serves as a cofactor for many enzymes and could modulate the structure and function of HIBADH. | ||||||
Nicotinic Acid | 59-67-6 | sc-205768 sc-205768A | 250 g 500 g | $62.00 $124.00 | 1 | |
Niacin is a precursor to NAD⁺, and its availability is crucial for the synthesis of this coenzyme that is essential for HIBADH activity. | ||||||