Gamma-glutamylcysteine
Product Specifications
Product Name Alternative
PF 00477736
UNSPSC Description
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].
Target Antigen
Endogenous Metabolite
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Field of Research
Inflammation/Immunology
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/gamma-Glutamylcysteine.html
Purity
95.42
Solubility
H2O : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
SC[C@@H](C(O)=O)NC(CC[C@H](N)C(O)=O)=O
Molecular Weight
250.27
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)
Product Datasheet
http://file.medchemexpress.com/batch_PDF/HY-113402/Gamma-glutamylcysteine-DataSheet-MedChemExpress.pdf
Product MSDS
http://file.medchemexpress.com/batch_PDF/HY-113402/Gamma-glutamylcysteine-SDS-MedChemExpress.pdf
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
CAS Number
636-58-8
Available Sizes
Curated Selection
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