Glutathione 600MG

Glutathione (GSH) is a tripeptide composed of three amino acids: L-cysteine, L-glutamic acid, and glycine. Its systematic chemical name is (2S)-2-amino-5-[[(1R)-1-[(carboxymethyl)carbamoyl]-2-sulfanylethyl]amino]-5-oxopentanoic acid, with a molecular formula of $\text{C}_{10}\text{H}_{17}\text{N}_3\text{O}_6\text{S}$ and a molecular weight of approximately $307.32\text{ g/mol}$.

Chemical Structure & Key Features

• $\boldsymbol{\gamma}$-Glutamyl Linkage: Unlike standard proteins where amino acids are linked via typical $\alpha$-peptide bonds, the N-terminal glutamic acid in glutathione is linked to cysteine via its $\gamma$-carboxyl group ($\text{-COOH}$). This unusual peptide bond renders GSH resistant to degradation by intracellular peptidases, allowing only specialized enzymes (like $\gamma$-glutamyl transpeptidase) to cleave it.

• Active Sulfhydryl (Thiol) Group: The functional center of the molecule is the reactive free thiol group ($\text{-SH}$) on the cysteine residue. This group acts as a potent nucleophile and electron donor in oxidation-reduction (redox) reactions.

• Purity: ≥99.67% (HPLC Verified)
• Format: Lyophilized White powder
• Storage: Refrigerate at 2°C – 8°C and protect from direct light and moisture to prevent degradation.

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