L-Cystine
Product Specifications
CAS Number
56-89-3
Target
Antioxidant, Reactive Oxygen Species, ROS Kinase, Ferroptosis, ROS, Endogenous Metabolite, Nrf2
Related Pathways
Immunology/Inflammation, Apoptosis, Metabolism, Oxidation-Reduction, Tyrosine Kinase/Adaptors, NF-κB
Purity
0.9985
Bioactivity
L-Cystine (Cystine Acid) is not considered one of the 20 amino acids, L-Cystine (Cystine Acid) is a sulfur-containing derivative obtained from oxidation of cysteine amino acid thiol side chains. It functions as an antioxidant and protects tissues against radiation and pollution, slowing the aging process. It also aids protein synthesis. L-Cystine (Cystine Acid) is abundant in many proteins of skeletal tissues and skin, and found in insulin and digestive enzymes chromotrypsinogen A, papain, and trypsinogen.
Smiles
[C@H](CSSC[C@@H](C(O)=O)N)(C(O)=O)N
Molecular Formula
C6H12N2O4S2
Molecular Weight
240.3
Shipping Conditions
Ice Packs
Storage Temperature
-20°C
Available Sizes
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