cSHMT Activators
The chemical class termed cSHMT Activators represents a unique set of compounds designed to modulate cellular processes through the activation of cytoplasmic serine hydroxymethyltransferase (cSHMT). cSHMT, an enzyme critical in one-carbon metabolism, plays a vital role in the interconversion of serine and glycine, contributing to the generation of essential cellular building blocks such as nucleotides. The activation of cSHMT by these compounds involves specific molecular interactions, where activators engage with the enzyme, inducing conformational changes that enhance its catalytic efficiency in the transfer of a one-carbon unit from serine to tetrahydrofolate.
The methods employed by cSHMT Activators are intricately linked to their structural features. These activators typically harbor specific chemical motifs that enable selective binding to cSHMT, promoting a targeted and efficient response. The specificity of this interaction is crucial for the precise modulation of cSHMT's enzymatic activity in one-carbon metabolism. Advanced structural techniques, such as X-ray crystallography or nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, can be employed to unravel the details of the binding sites and conformational alterations induced by cSHMT Activators. Understanding these molecular intricacies not only enhances our knowledge of cSHMT activation but also contributes to a broader understanding of cellular processes related to one-carbon metabolism, nucleotide biosynthesis, and the regulation of essential metabolic pathways. In summary, the elucidation of these molecular methods provides valuable insights into the intricate mechanisms through which cSHMT Activators can influence cellular processes at the enzymatic level, particularly in the context of one-carbon metabolism and the generation of essential cellular building blocks.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
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Folinic acid calcium salt | 1492-18-8 | sc-252837 sc-252837A | 100 mg 500 mg | $94.00 $375.00 | 3 | |
Folinic acid, or leucovorin, is a form of folate that can contribute to the one-carbon pool necessary for the methylation cycle in which cSHMT is involved. By ensuring adequate one-carbon units, folinic acid may indirectly enhance the activity of cSHMT. | ||||||
Betaine | 107-43-7 | sc-214595 sc-214595A sc-214595B sc-214595C sc-214595D sc-214595E | 50 g 100 g 250 g 1 kg 2.5 kg 5 kg | $31.00 $41.00 $56.00 $163.00 $337.00 $592.00 | 2 | |
Betaine serves as a methyl donor in the conversion of homocysteine to methionine, a reaction that parallels the one catalyzed by cSHMT. By reducing homocysteine levels, betaine may indirectly support the functional activity of cSHMT. | ||||||
Vitamin B12 | 68-19-9 | sc-296695 sc-296695A sc-296695B sc-296695C sc-296695D sc-296695E | 100 mg 1 g 5 g 25 g 100 g 1 kg | $60.00 $90.00 $325.00 $1155.00 $3851.00 $10056.00 | 2 | |
Vitamin B12 is a cofactor for methionine synthase, an enzyme that catalyzes a reaction similar to cSHMT. By supporting this parallel pathway, Vitamin B12 may indirectly enhance the functional activity of cSHMT. | ||||||
Ademetionine | 29908-03-0 | sc-278677 sc-278677A | 100 mg 1 g | $184.00 $668.00 | 2 | |
S-Adenosyl Methionine (SAMe) is a key player in the methylation cycle where cSHMT is involved. By contributing as a methyl donor, SAMe may enhance the activity of cSHMT indirectly. | ||||||
Pyridoxal-5-phosphate | 54-47-7 | sc-205825 | 5 g | $104.00 | ||
Pyridoxal 5-phosphate (P5P) is the active form of Vitamin B6, which is a cofactor for enzymes in the transsulfuration pathway, a pathway linked to the one in which cSHMT is involved. By supporting this parallel pathway, P5P may indirectly support the functional activity of cSHMT. | ||||||
Zinc | 7440-66-6 | sc-213177 | 100 g | $48.00 | ||
Zinc acts as a cofactor for numerous enzymes, and while not a direct activator for cSHMT, its overall influence on enzyme function could indirectly promote the activity of cSHMT. | ||||||
Mecobalamin | 13422-55-4 | sc-211781 | 10 mg | $306.00 | ||
Methylcobalamin, a form of Vitamin B12, is a co-factor for methionine synthase, supporting the conversion of homocysteine to methionine. By supporting this parallel pathway, Methylcobalamin may indirectly enhance cSHMT activity. | ||||||
Riboflavin | 83-88-5 | sc-205906 sc-205906A sc-205906B | 25 g 100 g 1 kg | $41.00 $112.00 $525.00 | 3 | |
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) is a precursor of flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD), a coenzyme for methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR). By supporting MTHFR activity, riboflavin may indirectly enhance the activity of cSHMT. | ||||||
Creatine, anhydrous | 57-00-1 | sc-214774 sc-214774A | 10 mg 50 g | $28.00 $79.00 | 2 | |
Creatine reduces homocysteine levels through the creatine synthesis pathway, thereby indirectly supporting the functional activity of cSHMT. | ||||||
Choline chloride | 67-48-1 | sc-207430 sc-207430A sc-207430B | 10 mg 5 g 50 g | $33.00 $37.00 $52.00 | 1 | |
Choline can serve as a methyl donor, thus it can indirectly support the functional activity of cSHMT. | ||||||