γ-Glu-Cys

• CAT Number: R027545
• CAS Number: 636-58-8
• Molecular Formula: C8H14N2O5S
• Molecular Weight: 250.27
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: N-L-γ-glutamyl-; L-γ-Glutamyl-L-cysteine; γ-Glu-Cys; γ-Glutamylcysteine; γ-L-Glutamyl-L-cysteine; N-(1-Carboxy-2-mercaptoethyl)-glutamine
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (2S)-2-amino-5-[[(1R)-1-carboxy-2-sulfanylethyl]amino]-5-oxopentanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H14N2O5S/c9-4(7(12)13)1-2-6(11)10-5(3-16)8(14)15/h4-5,16H,1-3,9H2,(H,10,11)(H,12,13)(H,14,15)/t4-,5-/m0/s1
• InChIKey: RITKHVBHSGLULN-WHFBIAKZSA-N
• SMILES: C(CC(=O)NC(CS)C(=O)O)C(C(=O)O)N

γ-Glu-Cys (Cat No.:R027545) is a dipeptide composed of glutamic acid and cysteine, serving as a critical precursor in the biosynthesis of glutathione, a major antioxidant in cells. This compound plays a vital role in cellular redox balance and detoxification processes. It is involved in protecting cells from oxidative stress and maintaining the function of various enzymes. γ-Glu-Cys is extensively studied in biochemical and medical research for its implications in health, aging, and diseases linked to oxidative damage, such as neurodegenerative disorders and cancer.