Glutathione

Description

Glutathione (Antioxidant Tripeptide / Cellular Detoxification & Redox Modulator)

Concentration: 1,500 mg/vial
Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₇N₃O₆S
Molecular Weight: 307.33 g/mol
Sequence: γ-L-Glutamyl-L-Cysteinyl-Glycine
CAS Number: 70-18-8
Purity: ≥98% (HPLC)
Form: Lyophilized Powder (for reconstitution)
Storage: Store at −20°C. Protect from light and moisture.

Description

Glutathione (GSH) is a tripeptide composed of glutamate, cysteine, and glycine and serves as the body’s primary intracellular antioxidant.
It plays a critical role in maintaining cellular redox balance, detoxifying reactive oxygen species (ROS), and supporting phase II liver conjugation pathways.

In research, Glutathione is studied for its influence on oxidative stress modulation, immune system regulation, and cellular defense mechanisms.
Its sulfhydryl (-SH) group enables free radical scavenging, thiol-disulfide exchange reactions, and metal ion chelation, making it essential for investigating redox-dependent cellular processes.

Preclinical data also link Glutathione to mitochondrial protection, DNA synthesis and repair, and detoxification of xenobiotics via conjugation with electrophilic metabolites.
Its depletion is a biomarker of cellular aging, toxicity exposure, and oxidative damage, making supplementation studies a valuable model for antioxidant and detoxification research.

Intended Use

This product is intended for laboratory research use only.
It is not for human consumption, diagnostic, or therapeutic applications.
All handling should be performed by qualified professionals in a controlled research environment.

Key Research Applications

• Investigation of oxidative stress reduction and redox balance mechanisms

• Studies on liver detoxification, conjugation pathways, and antioxidant defense

• Research on mitochondrial protection and reactive oxygen species scavenging

• Analysis of Glutathione’s role in cellular repair and immune modulation