Glutathione is the major endogenous antioxidant produced by the cells. It plays the antioxidant role by converting to its oxidized form, glutathione disulfide (GSSG).
CAT# | 20-101-04 |
Chemical Structure | ![]() |
CAS | 70-18-8 |
Synonyms/Alias | Glutathione; GSH; Tathion; Deltathione |
M.F/Formula | C10H17N3O6S |
M.W/Mr. | 307.32 |
Sequence | Glu-Cys-Gly |
Appearance | White powder |
Biological Activity | Endogenous antioxidant; reduces reactive oxygen species formed during cellular metabolism. Regulates activity of the redox sensitive transcription factor NF-κB. Cytoprotective. |
Functions | Glutathione (GSH) prevents damage to important cellular components caused by reactive oxygen species such as free radicals, peroxides, lipid peroxides and heavy metals. |
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