| CAS | 636-58-8 |
| Sequence | H-Glu(Cys-OH)-OH |
| Sequence Single | E(C) |
| Molecular Formula | C8H14N2O5S |
| Molecular Weight | 250.28 |
| Synonyms | H-γ-Glu-Cys-OH |
| Technology | Synthetic |
| Storage | -20°C, avoid light, cool and dry place |
| Application | Di- and Tripeptides |
| Description | (Des-Gly)-Glutathione (reduced) also called gamma-glutamylcysteine, γ-Glutamylcysteine, a dipeptide containing cysteine and glutamic acid, is a precursor to glutathione (GSH). (Des-Gly)-Glutathione (reduced) is a cofactor for glutathione peroxidase (GPx) to increase GSH levels. |
| References | 1. The Precursor to Glutathione (GSH), γ-Glutamylcysteine (GGC), Can Ameliorate Oxidative Damage and Neuroinflammation Induced by Aβ40 Oligomers in Human Astrocytes. Braidy N, et al. Front Aging Neurosci. 2019 Aug 8;11:177. |