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.