
BioLabs
Glutathione - 600mg
Peptide Name
Glutathione (Lyophilized Powder)
Chemical Name/Structure
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Chemical Name: L-\gamma-glutamyl-L-cysteinylglycine (Reduced Form)
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Sequence/Structure: \gamma-Glu-Cys-Gly (tripeptide joined by an atypical peptide bond between the glutamate side-chain amine and the cysteine residue)
CAS Number
70-18-8
Core Areas of Research Investigation
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Oxidative Stress & Cellular Redox Balance: Evaluating glutathione's function as a primary endogenous antioxidant in neutralizing reactive oxygen species (ROS) and maintaining cellular thiol status.
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Xenobiotic Detoxification Pathways: Investigating the enzymatic conjugation of glutathione to toxins, heavy metals, and electrophilic metabolites via Glutathione S-Transferases (GSTs) for cellular clearance.
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Mitochondrial Protection & Bioenergetics: Assessing how mitochondrial pools of glutathione guard organelle membranes against lipid peroxidation and support metabolic enzyme integrity.
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Immune System Modulation: Exploring the peptide's influence on T-cell activation, lymphocyte proliferation, and the overall coordination of systemic cytokine responses.
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Melanogenesis & Dermal Pigmentation Pathways: Studying the mechanism by which glutathione inhibits the tyrosinase enzyme and shifts melanin synthesis from dark eumelanin to lighter pheomelanin in skin tissue models.
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