L-Homocystine
Homocysteine, whose oxidized dimer is homocystine, is a sulfur-containing amino acid linked to neurological and developmental disorders when metabolically dysregulated. It serves as a key research target in studying schizophrenia, neural tube defects, and homocystinuria, with applications in both in vitro enzymatic assays and in vivo metabolic pathway research.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
626-72-2
Product Name Alternative
EndogenousMetabolite, Endogenous Metabolite, Human Endogenous Metabolite, LHomocystine, L-Homocystine, L Homocystine, Inhibitor, inhibit
Field of Research
Metabolism Research
Purity
99.65% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
DMSO:Insoluble; H2O:Insoluble
Smiles
[H][C@] (N) (CCSSCC[C@] ([H]) (N) C (O) =O) C (O) =O
Molecular Formula
C8H16N2O4S2
Molecular Weight
268.35
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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