L-γ-Glutamyl-(S)-Allyl-Cysteine (CAS 91216-95-4)

L-γ-Glutamyl-(S)-Allyl-Cysteine is a compound that sees use in the field of enzymology and biochemistry, particularly within the context of studying gamma-glutamyl transferases (γ-GT). These enzymes are responsible for the transfer of gamma-glutamyl functional groups in amino acids and peptides, a process important for cellular metabolism, including the synthesis and degradation of glutathione. The structure of L-γ-Glutamyl-(S)-Allyl-Cysteine allows researchers to investigate the specificity and mechanism of γ-GT enzymes, due to its resemblance to natural substrates but with a modified amino acid side chain. It may also serve as a tool for probing the active sites of these enzymes and understanding their role in physiological processes such as antioxidant defense, amino acid transport, and detoxification pathways. Additionally, studies employing L-γ-Glutamyl-(S)-Allyl-Cysteine are instrumental in elucidating the molecular interactions that underpin enzyme-substrate specificity and catalysis within this class of enzymes.