Molecular structure of L-Buthionine-(S,R)-Sulfoximine, CAS Number: 83730-53-4
L-Buthionine-(S,R)-Sulfoximine (CAS 83730-53-4)
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Alternate Names:
(2S)-2-Amino-4-(S-butylsulfonimidoyl)butanoic Acid; L-Buthionine Sulfoximine; NSC 326231
Application:
L-Buthionine-(S,R)-Sulfoximine is an irreversible inhibitor of γ-glutamylcysteine synthetase
CAS Number:
83730-53-4
Purity:
≥97%
Molecular Weight:
222.30
Molecular Formula:
C8H18N2O3S
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L-Buthionine-(S,R)-Sulfoximine is a chemical widely used in biochemical research focused on elucidating the role of glutathione in cellular processes. It functions as an inhibitor of γ-glutamylcysteine synthetase, the enzyme responsible for the first step in glutathione synthesis. By modulating glutathione levels, L-Buthionine-(S,R)-Sulfoximine allows researchers to investigate the effects of oxidative stress on cells and to study the mechanisms of cellular defense against such stress. The compound also serves as useful in the study of apoptosis, particularly in understanding how the intracellular redox state can influence cell death pathways. Moreover, L-Buthionine-(S,R)-Sulfoximine is used in plant biology to explore the role of glutathione in the response of plants to environmental stressors and in the detoxification of xenobiotics.
L-Buthionine-(S,R)-Sulfoximine (CAS 83730-53-4) References
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
L-Buthionine-(S,R)-Sulfoximine, 500 mg | sc-218630 | 500 mg | $226.00 | |||
L-Buthionine-(S,R)-Sulfoximine, 1 g | sc-218630A | 1 g | $422.00 | |||
L-Buthionine-(S,R)-Sulfoximine, 5 g | sc-218630B | 5 g | $1671.00 | |||
L-Buthionine-(S,R)-Sulfoximine, 10 g | sc-218630C | 10 g | $2815.00 |