L-Glutathione
CAS #: 70-18-8
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L-Glutathione Overview
Glutathione (GSH) is a naturally occurring tripeptide composed of glutamate, cysteine, and glycine. It serves as one of the primary intracellular antioxidants and is present in nearly every mammalian cell. Due to its central role in maintaining cellular redox balance, glutathione has become one of the most extensively studied endogenous molecules in biomedical research. Research involving glutathione spans numerous scientific disciplines, including oxidative stress, mitochondrial biology, toxicology, immunology, aging research, and metabolic health. Experimental studies continue to investigate how glutathione contributes to cellular homeostasis, detoxification pathways, and protection against reactive oxygen species.
History
Glutathione was first identified in the late 19th century and later characterized as a tripeptide consisting of glutamate, cysteine, and glycine. Throughout the 20th century, researchers established its importance as a major intracellular antioxidant involved in maintaining cellular redox homeostasis. Since then, glutathione has become one of the most widely investigated biomolecules in biochemistry and molecular biology. Research continues to explore its involvement in oxidative stress regulation, xenobiotic metabolism, mitochondrial function, cellular signaling, and numerous physiological processes.
L-Glutathione Structure
- CAS #
- 70-18-8
- Molecular Formula
- C₁₀H₁₇N₃O₆S
- Molecular Weight
- 307.32 g/mol
- PubChem ID
- 124886
- Sequence
- γ-L-Glutamyl-L-Cysteinyl-Glycine (Tripeptide)
Research Findings
Glutathione is extensively investigated for its role in maintaining intracellular redox balance and protecting cells from oxidative stress. Experimental studies suggest it participates in numerous biological processes, including free radical neutralization, enzyme regulation, detoxification reactions, mitochondrial function, and cellular signaling. Because glutathione depletion has been observed in numerous experimental disease models, ongoing research continues to evaluate its interactions with oxidative stress, inflammation, metabolic function, and age-related cellular changes. Current evidence spans decades of biochemical, cellular, and preclinical investigation.
Key areas of research:
- Oxidative Stress Research
- Antioxidant Research
- Mitochondrial Research
- Cellular Redox Research
- Detoxification Research
- Immunology Research
- Neuroscience Research
- Aging Research
- Metabolic Research
References
- Glutathione Metabolism and Its Implications for Health
- Glutathione: Overview of Its Protective Roles, Measurement, and Biosynthesis
References are provided for research context only and do not constitute medical claims. L-Glutathione is sold for laboratory research use only.
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