Cys-Gly

Cys-Gly is a high-purity amino-acids supplied for industrial and specialty chemical applications. Contact our team for specifications, packaging options and lead times.

1. Biological and Biochemical Research

Glutathione metabolism: Cys-Gly is an intermediate in the degradation and recycling of glutathione.

Used in studies related to:

Oxidative stress and antioxidant defense mechanisms.

Enzymatic pathways involving gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT).

Acts as a model substrate or standard for enzymes that cleave or modify glutathione and related peptides.

2. Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research

Investigated for its potential in modulating oxidative damage in diseases such as:

Neurodegenerative disorders

Cancer

Inflammatory conditions

Its role in cellular detoxification makes it a candidate for studying drug metabolism and toxicity.

3. Nutraceutical and Supplement Industry

As a metabolite of glutathione, it is explored for potential use in nutritional supplements aimed at boosting antioxidant capacity.

May support detoxification pathways and improve cellular health.

4. Analytical Standards

Used as a reference compound in HPLC, mass spectrometry, and other analytical methods for detecting and quantifying glutathione metabolites in biological samples.

5. Chemical Synthesis

Used as a building block for peptide synthesis and in the preparation of modified peptides for biological studies.

Antioxidant precursor: Helps regenerate reduced glutathione pools.

Biocompatible: Naturally occurring, low toxicity.

Water soluble: Easily handled in aqueous solutions for biochemical assays.

Versatile intermediate: Useful in enzymatic and chemical synthesis studies.

A concise summary and suitability assessment for this product is available on request. Contact our team to discuss whether it fits your process and quality requirements.