L-Cystine-di-2-naphthylamide (CAS 1259-69-4)
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L-Cystine-di-2-naphthylamide is a compound utilized primarily in bioanalytical chemistry for its role as a substrate in assays that measure the activity of peptidases, enzymes that cleave peptide bonds in proteins. The presence of the two naphthylamide groups makes this compound highly fluorescent upon enzymatic cleavage, which is useful in detecting and quantifying peptidase activity. In the field of proteomics, L-Cystine-di-2-naphthylamide is used to study the specificity and kinetics of peptidases, thereby contributing to a broader understanding of protein degradation and turnover. Its application is also found in the study of enzyme inhibitors, where it helps in screening and characterizing potential compounds that can modulate enzyme activity. Furthermore, the compound′s unique structure allows researchers to explore intermolecular interactions and the formation of disulfide bonds in proteins, which are important for protein folding and stability.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
L-Cystine-di-2-naphthylamide, 1 g | sc-215213 | 1 g | $408.00 |