Azetidines
Apexbio Technology LLC Azetidine-2-carboxylic-acid
Azetidine-2-carboxylic acid (CAS No 2517-04-6) is studied in the biomedical field primarily for its potential effects on protein synthesis and folding pathways due to its structural resemblance to proline It disrupts protein formation making it useful for investigating stress responses and pathogenesis in various organisms Its activity generally ranges from nanomolar to low micromolar concentrations in vitro This compound is commonly applied in cell models and animal studies serving as an investigative tool in drug screening and understanding protein misfolding diseases Experimental concentrations typically depend on the specific research design
Medchemexpress LLC Azetidine-2-carboxylic acid | 2517-04-6 | 98.0% | C4H7NO2 | 10 G
Azetidine-2-carboxylic acid is a non-proteinogenic amino acid homologue of proline. It is naturally found in common beets and can be misincorporated into proteins across various species, including humans. This compound is also recognized for its toxic and teratogenic properties, making it a valuable tool for specific research applications.
- Non-proteinogenic amino acid
- Homologue of proline
- Found in common beets
- Can be misincorporated into proteins
- Toxic and teratogenic agent for research purposes
- Minimum purity of 98.0%
- Appears as a white to off-white solid