Gamma-glutamylcysteine
Gamma-glutamylcysteine (γ-Glutamylcysteine), a dipeptide containing cysteine and glutamic acid, is a precursor to glutathione (GSH) . Gamma-glutamylcysteine is a cofactor for glutathione peroxidase (GPx) to increase GSH levels[1].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
636-58-8
Product Name Alternative
γ-Glu-Cys
UNSPSC
12352211
Hazard Statement
H315, H319, H372, H413
Target
Endogenous Metabolite
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Applications
COVID-19-anti-virus
Field of Research
Inflammation/Immunology
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/gamma-Glutamylcysteine.html
Purity
98.27
Solubility
H2O : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
SC[C@@H](C(O)=O)NC(CC[C@H](N)C(O)=O)=O
Molecular Formula
C8H14N2O5S
Molecular Weight
250.27
Precautions
H315, H319, H372, H413
References & Citations
[1]Braidy N, et al. The Precursor to Glutathione (GSH), γ-Glutamylcysteine (GGC), Can Ameliorate Oxidative Damage and Neuroinflammation Induced by Aβ40 Oligomers in Human Astrocytes. Front Aging Neurosci. 2019 Aug 8;11:177.
Shipping Conditions
Blue Ice
Storage Conditions
-20°C (Powder, sealed storage, away from moisture)
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
Isoform
Human Endogenous Metabolite
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