Amino acids and their derivatives belong to a compound containing both amino group and carboxyl group. They are presented in both the form of free-state and bound-state in vivo. Free amino acids are distributed in all kinds of animal cells and body fluids with the bound amino acids being the mainly basic components of proteins and peptides.
Can L-Theanine improve mental health? How does it work?
L-Theanine is an amino acid naturally occurring in tea leaves, it demonstrates unique advantages in improving sleep and daytime functioning.
Jul 20，2026 Amino Acids and Derivatives
Application research of diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid
DTPA is a synthetic polyaminocarboxylic acid that has established itself as a cornerstone chelating agent across a spectrum of scientific disciplines.
Jul 19，2026 Amino Acids and Derivatives
Improvements of electrochemical glycine synthesis
Glycine is an industrially important chemical with broad applications, this article will introduce its electrochemical synthesis pathway.
Jul 7，2026 Amino Acids and Derivatives
Can sarcosine be used for treating depression?
Sarcosine is a naturally occurring GlyT1 inhibitor that inhibits glycine reuptake from the synaptic cleft, which is useful for the treatment of depression.
Jul 3，2026 Amino Acids and Derivatives
L-isoleucine: from microbial fermentation to industrial applications
L-Isoleucine, also known as Ile, is a branched-chain essential amino acid and one of the eight amino acids that are necessary for the human body.
Jun 25，2026 Amino Acids and Derivatives
L-Lysine hydrochloride:inhibitory mechanism and determination method
L-Lysine Hydrochloride, a stable essential amino acid salt, acts as nutritional and feed additive, and restrains ice crystal growth effectively.
May 30，2026 Amino Acids and Derivatives
Application research of L-Ornithine-L-aspartate salt
L-Ornithine-L-aspartate salt (LOLA), a crystalline salt, is used primarily in the management of hepatic encephalopathy.
Apr 3，2026 Amino Acids and DerivativesApplication Research of 2-Phenylglycine and its derivatives
2-Phenylglycine, a chiral amino acid, is a core intermediate for synthesizing semisynthetic antibiotics and pesticides.
Feb 11，2026 Amino Acids and Derivatives
The Benefits and Safety of Se-Methylselenocysteine
Selenium is an essential micronutrient for human body, this article will introduce the benefits and safety of Se-Methylselenocysteine.
Dec 22，2025 Amino Acids and Derivatives
D-glucuronic acid: production methods and application
D-glucuronic acid is widely used in the fields of medicine and health care products. Its production methods and application were reported.
Oct 13，2025 Amino Acids and Derivatives