Description

Arphamenine A is a potent and selective aminopeptidase B inhibitor, a compound of significant interest in biochemical and pharmacological research. Its primary value lies in its ability to selectively inhibit specific enzymatic pathways, making it a crucial tool for studying cellular processes and disease mechanisms. This product is essential for researchers and developers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science sectors who are investigating enzyme function, signal transduction, and potential therapeutic targets.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a selective inhibitor to study the physiological and pathological roles of aminopeptidase B in various biological systems.
• Pharmacological Studies: Employed in target validation and mechanism-of-action studies for drug discovery programs focused on metabolic and inflammatory diseases.
• Enzyme Kinetics: Serves as a reference standard and tool compound for characterizing enzyme inhibition and determining kinetic parameters.
• Cell Biology: Utilized in cell-based assays to probe the function of aminopeptidases in processes like peptide hormone processing, antigen presentation, and cell proliferation.
• Academic Research: A key reagent for universities and research institutes exploring fundamental biochemistry and novel enzymatic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Arphamenine A
CAS No.	144110-37-2
Molecular Formula	C15H21N3O4
Molecular Weight	307.35 g/mol
Synonyms	Arphamenine A; (2S)-2-Amino-5-[[(2S)-2-amino-5-phenylpentanoyl]amino]pentanoic acid; Bestatin derivative; Aminopeptidase B Inhibitor I; Arphamenin A
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Quality Control

Our Arphamenine A is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and NMR/IR for structural confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all relevant specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below in a dry environment. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container should be allowed to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to minimize moisture uptake. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.