Molecular structure of L-Phenylalanine, CAS Number: 63-91-2
L-Phenylalanine (CAS 63-91-2)
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Alternate Names:
(S)-2-Amino-3-phenylpropionic acid
Application:
L-Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid
CAS Number:
63-91-2
Molecular Weight:
165.19
Molecular Formula:
C9H11NO2
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L-Phenylalanine stands as an essential amino acid, pivotal in the intricate biochemical pathways that govern neurotransmitter synthesis and metabolic processes within living organisms. Its biological transformation into L-tyrosine, a subsequent DNA-encoded amino acid, sets the stage for a series of enzymatic reactions that lead to the production of critical neurotransmitters such as dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine. These neurotransmitters play key roles in regulating mood, alertness, and the body′s response to stress. The metabolic journey from L-Phenylalanine to these neurotransmitters underscores the complex interplay between nutrition and neurochemical balance, highlighting the amino acid′s significance beyond its primary structural role in proteins.
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Inhibitor of:
Akp-3, Akp-6, Alpi, Arylsulfatase, ASA, ASNSD1, CECR5, DMGDH, Enterokinase, GS1, IAP, PAH, PGAM4, PKLR, PSAT1, PSPH, sarcosine dehydrogenase, SLC38A10, SLC38A7, SLC7A9, and SNAT1.Activator of:
1110021L09Rik, 5430416O09Rik, Akp-3, BAT2, CA II, COQ6, CPZ, DHFRL1, Dopamine, FARSLB, GFRP, GPR139, GPR142, GPR146, HGD, LAAO, MICAL1, PAT2, PCBD1, PCBD2, Pepsin A, PGDH, PheRS, PTPS, QRSL1, Serpinb3c, SLC38A6, SLC6A19, SLC7A10, SPR, SRP14, TAT1, V1RA, Y+LAT1, and YLAT1.Substrate of:
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
L-Phenylalanine, 100 g | sc-394058 | 100 g | $112.00 | |||
L-Phenylalanine, 500 g | sc-394058A | 500 g | $457.00 | |||
L-Phenylalanine, 1 kg | sc-394058B | 1 kg | $679.00 |