Buthionine Sulfoximine
L-Buthionine- (S, R) -sulfoximine (BSO) is a potent, cell-permeable, and irreversible inhibitor of γ-glutamylcysteine synthetase, the rate-limiting enzyme in glutathione (GSH) biosynthesis. By depleting intracellular GSH, it is a widely used tool to induce oxidative stress and study related mechanisms in cancer research, neurobiology, and toxicology across both in vitro and in vivo experimental models.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
83730-53-4
Product Name Alternative
L-Buthionine sulfoximine
Field of Research
Cell Biology, Neuroscience
Purity
>98%
Bioactivity
Inhibits glutathione biosynthesis
Form
Powder
Solubility
Soluble in Water (up to 5 mg/ml) .
Smiles
CCCCS (=N) (=O) CC[C@H] (N) C (O) =O
Molecular Formula
C8H18N2O3S
Molecular Weight
222.3
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
Other Product Names
2 (S) -Amino-4- (S-butylsulfonimidoyl) butanoic acid
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