S-Allylmercaptocysteine 

S-allylmercaptocysteine, an organic sulfur compound extracted from garlic, has anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative effects for various pulmonary diseases. S-allylmercaptocysteine achieves its anti-cancer effect through a variety of pathways such as inducing the apoptosis of cancer cells through the TGF-β signaling pathway, or reducing the NF-κB activity and up-regulating Nrf2 to achieve the effects of anti-inflammation and anti-oxidation^[1][2][3].

S-Allylmercaptocysteine attenuates cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity through suppression of apoptosis, oxidative stress, and inflammation^[2].
S-Allylmercaptocysteine (400 μM; 48 hours) induces apoptosis evaluated by detecting the activated caspase 3 and cleaved PARP in SW620, SW480, and Caco-2 cells. Both activated caspase 3 and cleaved PARP1 are found in the cells treated with SAMC while no activated PARP1 and caspase 3 are found in the untreated control cells^[4].

MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

S-Allylmercaptocysteine (25 and 50 mg/kg; oral gavage) could significantly ameliorate the pathological structure, and decrease inflammatory cell infiltration and pro-inflammatory cytokines in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) in BLM-induced pulmonary fibrosis mice. S-Allylmercaptocysteine shows an anti-fibrosis effect by increasing anti-oxidants like HO-1, GSH and SOD as well as decreasing hydroxyproline (HYP) in BLM-induced mice^[1].

MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

193.29

C₆H₁₁NO₂S₂

2281-22-3

Solid

White to light yellow

C=CCSSC[C@H](N)C(O)=O

Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

* 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. 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.

• [1]. Tong D, et al. S-allylmercaptocysteine promotes MAPK inhibitor-induced apoptosis by activating the TGF-β signaling pathway in cancer cells. Oncol Rep. 2014;32(3):1124-1132.  [Content Brief]

  [2]. Zhu X, et al. S-Allylmercaptocysteine Attenuates Cisplatin-Induced Nephrotoxicity through Suppression of Apoptosis, Oxidative Stress, and Inflammation. Nutrients. 2017;9(2):166. Published 2017 Feb 20.  [Content Brief]

  [3]. Li C, et al. S-Allylmercaptocysteine attenuates Bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis in mice via suppressing TGF-β1/Smad and oxidative stress pathways. Int Immunopharmacol. 2020;79:106110.  [Content Brief]

  [4]. Liang D, et al. S-allylmercaptocysteine effectively inhibits the proliferation of colorectal cancer cells under in vitro and in vivo conditions. Cancer Lett. 2011;310(1):69-76.  [Content Brief]