Substrate used for the biosynthesis of L-glutathione by glutathione synthetase(s)
CAT# | CP27730 |
Chemical Structure | |
CAS | 636-58-8 |
Synonyms/Alias | Gamma-L-glutamyl-L-cysteine; gamma-Glu-Cys; gamma-Glutamylcysteine |
Chemical Name | (2S)-2-amino-5-[[(1R)-1-carboxy-2-sulfanylethyl]amino]-5-oxopentanoic acid |
M.F/Formula | C8H14N2O5S |
M.W/Mr. | 250.27 |
Sequence | H-γ-Glu-Cys-OH |
Application | Di- and Tripeptides |
Biological Activity | γ-Glu-Cys is produced by cleaving the Cys-Gly peptide bond of glutathione. It is also necessary for the formation of phytochelins, which are cysteine-rich thiol-reactive peptides. |
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