1. Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
  2. Endogenous Metabolite
  3. Gamma-glutamylcysteine

Gamma-glutamylcysteine  (Synonyms: γ-Glu-Cys)

Cat. No.: HY-113402 Purity: 95.20%
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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.

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Gamma-glutamylcysteine Chemical Structure

Gamma-glutamylcysteine Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 636-58-8

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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].

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Human Endogenous Metabolite

 

In Vitro

Co-treatment of Aβ40 oligomers with Gamma-glutamylcysteine (γ-Glutamylcysteine; GGC) at 200 μM increased the activity of the antioxidant enzymes superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and leads to significant increases in the levels of the total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and GSH and reduces the GSSG/GSH ratio. Gamma-glutamylcysteine also upregulates the level of the anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10 and reduced the levels of the pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-1β) and attenuates the changes in metalloproteinase activity in oligomeric Aβ40-treated astrocytes[1].

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Molecular Weight

250.27

Formula

C8H14N2O5S

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Appearance

Solid

Color

White to off-white

SMILES

SC[C@@H](C(O)=O)NC(CC[C@H](N)C(O)=O)=O

Structure Classification
Initial Source
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Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

Storage

-20°C, sealed storage, away from moisture

*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture)

Solvent & Solubility
In Vitro: 

H2O : 100 mg/mL (399.57 mM; Need ultrasonic)

Preparing
Stock Solutions
Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 3.9957 mL 19.9784 mL 39.9568 mL
5 mM 0.7991 mL 3.9957 mL 7.9914 mL
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* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

* Note: If you choose water as the stock solution, please dilute it to the working solution, then filter and sterilize it with a 0.22 μm filter before use.

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In Vivo:

For the following dissolution methods, please prepare the working solution directly. It is recommended to prepare fresh solutions and use them promptly within a short period of time.
The percentages shown for the solvents indicate their volumetric ratio in the final prepared solution. If precipitation or phase separation occurs during preparation, heat and/or sonication can be used to aid dissolution.

  • Protocol 1

    Add each solvent one by one:  PBS

    Solubility: 100 mg/mL (399.57 mM); Clear solution; Need ultrasonic

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Purity & Documentation

Purity: 95.42%

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Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table

* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

Optional Solvent Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg
H2O 1 mM 3.9957 mL 19.9784 mL 39.9568 mL 99.8921 mL
5 mM 0.7991 mL 3.9957 mL 7.9914 mL 19.9784 mL
10 mM 0.3996 mL 1.9978 mL 3.9957 mL 9.9892 mL
15 mM 0.2664 mL 1.3319 mL 2.6638 mL 6.6595 mL
20 mM 0.1998 mL 0.9989 mL 1.9978 mL 4.9946 mL
25 mM 0.1598 mL 0.7991 mL 1.5983 mL 3.9957 mL
30 mM 0.1332 mL 0.6659 mL 1.3319 mL 3.3297 mL
40 mM 0.0999 mL 0.4995 mL 0.9989 mL 2.4973 mL
50 mM 0.0799 mL 0.3996 mL 0.7991 mL 1.9978 mL
60 mM 0.0666 mL 0.3330 mL 0.6659 mL 1.6649 mL
80 mM 0.0499 mL 0.2497 mL 0.4995 mL 1.2487 mL
100 mM 0.0400 mL 0.1998 mL 0.3996 mL 0.9989 mL

* Note: If you choose water as the stock solution, please dilute it to the working solution, then filter and sterilize it with a 0.22 μm filter before use.

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