L-(+)-Cystathionine

• CAT Number: R000065
• CAS Number: 56-88-2
• Molecular Formula: C7H14N2O4S
• Molecular Weight: 222.26
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: S-[(2R)-2-Amino-2-carboxyethyl]-L-homocysteine; [R-(R*,S*)]-2-Amino-4-[(2-amino-2-carboxyethyl)thio]butanoic Acid
• Target: Apoptosis
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (2S)-2-amino-4-[(2R)-2-amino-2-carboxyethyl]sulfanylbutanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H14N2O4S/c8-4(6(10)11)1-2-14-3-5(9)7(12)13/h4-5H,1-3,8-9H2,(H,10,11)(H,12,13)/t4-,5-/m0/s1
• InChIKey: ILRYLPWNYFXEMH-WHFBIAKZSA-N
• SMILES: C(CSCC(C(=O)O)N)C(C(=O)O)N

L-(+)-Cystathionine is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative essential in the transsulfuration pathway of sulfur amino acid metabolism. It plays a pivotal role in the synthesis of cysteine, a precursor to glutathione, a key antioxidant. This compound is valuable for biochemical and pharmacological studies, particularly in the context of homocysteine metabolism and its implications in cardiovascular diseases. L-(+)-Cystathionine is also used in research related to sulfur-containing compounds and their role in cellular redox balance and metabolic processes.