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Nε-(1-Carboxymethyl)-L-lysine (CAS 5746-04-3)

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Alternate Names:
N6-(Carboxymethyl)lysine
Application:
Nε-(1-Carboxymethyl)-L-lysine is a nonenzymatic chemical modification of lysine
CAS Number:
5746-04-3
Purity:
≥97%
Molecular Weight:
204.22
Molecular Formula:
C8H16N2O4
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Nε-(1-Carboxymethyl)-L-lysine is used to study the impact of glycation on protein-protein interactions and cellular signaling pathways. It is involved in regulating the MAPK cellular signaling pathways. Nε-(1-Carboxymethyl)-L-lysine is an advanced glycation end product (AGE),a product from oxidative modification of glycated proteins under conditions of oxidative stress. Notably, Nε-(1-Carboxymethyl)-L-lysine activates the membrane-bound receptor for AGEs (RAGE), thereby initiating signaling cascades involving MAPKs and NF-κB. Intriguingly, shortening of RAGE leads to the generation of a soluble protein that binds to Nε-(1-Carboxymethyl)-L-lysine, subsequently reducing its signaling effects.


Nε-(1-Carboxymethyl)-L-lysine (CAS 5746-04-3) References

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Nε-(1-Carboxymethyl)-L-lysine, 5 mg

sc-212438A
5 mg
$156.00

Nε-(1-Carboxymethyl)-L-lysine, 10 mg

sc-212438
10 mg
$395.00

Nε-(1-Carboxymethyl)-L-lysine, 25 mg

sc-212438B
25 mg
$550.00

Nε-(1-Carboxymethyl)-L-lysine, 50 mg

sc-212438C
50 mg
$738.00

Nε-(1-Carboxymethyl)-L-lysine, 100 mg

sc-212438D
100 mg
$1574.00