Neurolysin is an endopeptidase that is integral to the metabolism of neuropeptides in the central nervous system. By degrading specific bioactive peptides, neurolysin plays a key role in the modulation of various physiological processes, ensuring that neuropeptide levels are finely tuned for the proper functioning of neuronal signaling, neurotransmitter release, and various other neural mechanisms foundational for cognitive and motor functions.
The term Neurolysin Activators refers to chemical compounds that can enhance the enzymatic activity or expression of neurolysin. These activators function to accelerate the degradation rate of target neuropeptides by neurolysin, ensuring an efficient modulation of these peptides in the neuronal environment. Activators might operate by directly binding to neurolysin, enhancing its natural activity. Additionally, certain compounds might foster an environment conducive for neurolysin's function by stabilizing its structure or facilitating interactions with substrates. Since the regulation of neuropeptide levels is vital for neural health and function, the presence and activity of such activators can be instrumental in maintaining the delicate balance of neurotransmission and signaling in the brain. The role of neurolysin and its activators underscores the intricate orchestration of cellular processes required for the brain's optimal function and the importance of understanding these interactions in the field of neurobiology.
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PMA | 16561-29-8 | sc-3576 sc-3576A sc-3576B sc-3576C sc-3576D | 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg 100 mg | $41.00 $132.00 $214.00 $500.00 $948.00 | 119 | |
Influences protein kinase C, which could have downstream effects on various enzymes. | ||||||
D-erythro-Sphingosine-1-phosphate | 26993-30-6 | sc-201383 sc-201383D sc-201383A sc-201383B sc-201383C | 1 mg 2 mg 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg | $165.00 $322.00 $570.00 $907.00 $1727.00 | 7 | |
Known to regulate various signaling pathways that might indirectly affect enzymatic activities. | ||||||
C-8 Ceramide | 74713-59-0 | sc-205233 sc-205233A sc-205233B | 1 mg 5 mg 25 mg | $19.00 $63.00 $228.00 | 1 | |
A lipid signaling molecule that can affect various cellular pathways and might influence enzymatic functions. | ||||||
Resveratrol | 501-36-0 | sc-200808 sc-200808A sc-200808B | 100 mg 500 mg 5 g | $80.00 $220.00 $460.00 | 64 | |
Has multiple effects on cellular signaling and can influence the activity of various enzymes. | ||||||
Curcumin | 458-37-7 | sc-200509 sc-200509A sc-200509B sc-200509C sc-200509D sc-200509F sc-200509E | 1 g 5 g 25 g 100 g 250 g 1 kg 2.5 kg | $37.00 $69.00 $109.00 $218.00 $239.00 $879.00 $1968.00 | 47 | |
A compound from turmeric known to influence multiple cellular pathways and might have effects on enzyme modulation. | ||||||