Pepsin A Activators
Pepsin A Activators represent a class of chemical compounds that directly enhance the functional activity of Pepsin A, a key enzyme in the digestive system that breaks down proteins into smaller peptides. These include compounds such as hydrochloric acid, which is critical in activating Pepsin A by lowering the gastric pH, thus converting Pepsin A from its inactive form, pepsinogen, into its active form.
Another class of Pepsin A activators are amino acids, such as glycine, L-phenylalanine, L-arginine, L-lysine, L-leucine, L-methionine, L-tyrosine, L-tryptophan, L-valine, L-isoleucine, and L-threonine. These act as substrates for Pepsin A, triggering the enzyme to increase its proteolytic activity and thereby enhance digestion of proteins. When these amino acids are present, they serve as targets for Pepsin A, leading to their proteolytic digestion. This not only enhances the functional activity of Pepsin A but also aids in the overall digestion process, by breaking down complex proteins into simpler peptides that can be easily absorbed by the body. Thus, the functional activity of Pepsin A can be enhanced through direct activation by hydrochloric acid or through the presence of specific amino acid substrates, highlighting the enzyme's central role in protein digestion.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Glycine | 56-40-6 | sc-29096A sc-29096 sc-29096B sc-29096C | 500 g 1 kg 3 kg 10 kg | $41.00 $71.00 $112.00 $357.00 | 15 | |
Glycine, an amino acid, enhances Pepsin A activity by acting as a substrate for the enzyme, leading to an increase in the proteolytic process. | ||||||
L-Phenylalanine | 63-91-2 | sc-394058 sc-394058A sc-394058B | 100 g 500 g 1 kg | $114.00 $466.00 $693.00 | 1 | |
L-phenylalanine is another substrate for Pepsin A. Its presence can trigger Pepsin A to increase its proteolytic activity, enhancing digestion of proteins. | ||||||
L-Arginine | 74-79-3 | sc-391657B sc-391657 sc-391657A sc-391657C sc-391657D | 5 g 25 g 100 g 500 g 1 kg | $20.00 $31.00 $61.00 $219.00 $352.00 | 2 | |
L-arginine is a substrate for Pepsin A. When present, it can enhance the enzyme's activity by serving as a target for proteolytic digestion. | ||||||
L-Lysine | 56-87-1 | sc-207804 sc-207804A sc-207804B | 25 g 100 g 1 kg | $95.00 $263.00 $529.00 | ||
L-lysine is a substrate for Pepsin A. When present, it can enhance the enzyme's activity by serving as a target for proteolytic digestion. | ||||||
L-Leucine | 61-90-5 | sc-364173 sc-364173A | 25 g 100 g | $21.00 $62.00 | ||
L-leucine is a substrate for Pepsin A. When present, it can enhance the enzyme's activity by serving as a target for proteolytic digestion. | ||||||
L-Methionine | 63-68-3 | sc-394076 sc-394076A sc-394076B sc-394076C sc-394076D sc-394076E | 25 g 100 g 250 g 1 kg 5 kg 10 kg | $34.00 $37.00 $57.00 $151.00 $577.00 $1103.00 | ||
L-methionine is a substrate for Pepsin A. When present, it can enhance the enzyme's activity by serving as a target for proteolytic digestion. | ||||||
L-Tyrosine | 60-18-4 | sc-473512 sc-473512A sc-473512B sc-473512C | 100 g 250 g 1 kg 5 kg | $52.00 $213.00 $1670.00 $8328.00 | 1 | |
L-tyrosine is a substrate for Pepsin A. When present, it can enhance the enzyme's activity by serving as a target for proteolytic digestion. | ||||||
L-Tryptophan | 73-22-3 | sc-280888 sc-280888A sc-280888B | 100 g 1 kg 5 kg | $129.00 $364.00 $1795.00 | ||
L-tryptophan is a substrate for Pepsin A. When present, it can enhance the enzyme's activity by serving as a target for proteolytic digestion. | ||||||
L-Isoleucine | 73-32-5 | sc-396706 sc-396706A | 25 g 100 g | $28.00 $120.00 | ||
L-isoleucine is a substrate for Pepsin A. When present, it can enhance the enzyme's activity by serving as a target for proteolytic digestion. | ||||||