Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
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Pepstatin A | 26305-03-3 | sc-45036 sc-45036A sc-45036B | 5 mg 25 mg 500 mg | $60.00 $185.00 $1632.00 | 50 | |
Pepstatin A is a potent inhibitor of pepsin, characterized by its ability to form stable complexes with the enzyme, effectively blocking substrate access. This interaction is facilitated by specific hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic contacts, which alter the enzyme's active site conformation. The kinetics of this inhibition reveal a competitive mechanism, where Pepstatin A's presence significantly reduces pepsin's catalytic efficiency, impacting protein digestion pathways. Its unique structural features contribute to its specificity and effectiveness in modulating proteolytic activity. |