Acetyl-L-serine methyl ester (CAS 54322-41-7)
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Acetyl-L-serine methyl ester functions as a precursor in the biosynthesis of cysteine. It plays a role in the transsulfuration pathway, where it is involved in the conversion of homocysteine to cysteine. Acetyl-L-serine methyl ester acts as a substrate for the enzyme cysteine synthase, which catalyzes the final step in cysteine biosynthesis. Through this mechanism, it contributes to the regulation of cellular redox balance and the detoxification of reactive oxygen species. It is involved in the synthesis of proteins and other molecules that contain cysteine residues, which are important for the structure and function of various cellular components. Acetyl-L-serine methyl ester plays a key role in the maintenance of cellular homeostasis and the integrity of biological systems.
Acetyl-L-serine methyl ester (CAS 54322-41-7) References
- Phospholipid functional groups involved in protein kinase C activation, phorbol ester binding, and binding to mixed micelles. | Lee, MH. and Bell, RM. 1989. J Biol Chem. 264: 14797-805. PMID: 2768240
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Acetyl-L-serine methyl ester, 250 mg | sc-291819 | 250 mg | $133.00 | |||
Acetyl-L-serine methyl ester, 1 g | sc-291819A | 1 g | $275.00 |