L-Pyroglutamic acid (CAS 98-79-3)
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L-Pyroglutamic acid is an occurring amino acid derivative that functions as a key intermediate in the glutathione biosynthesis pathway. It plays a role in the regulation of cellular redox balance by participating in the synthesis of glutathione, a major antioxidant in cells. L-Pyroglutamic acid acts as a substrate for the enzyme glutamate-cysteine ligase, which catalyzes the first and rate-limiting step in glutathione synthesis. By providing the necessary precursor for glutathione production, L-Pyroglutamic acid contributes to the maintenance of cellular antioxidant defenses and protection against oxidative stress. Its mechanism of action involves the incorporation of L-Pyroglutamic acid into the glutathione molecule, enabling the formation of disulfide bonds critical for its antioxidant function. L-Pyroglutamic Acid′s functional role in the experimental lies in its involvement in the biosynthesis of glutathione, thereby influencing cellular redox homeostasis and oxidative stress response.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
L-Pyroglutamic acid, 25 g | sc-255245 | 25 g | $29.00 | |||
L-Pyroglutamic acid, 100 g | sc-255245A | 100 g | $61.00 | |||
L-Pyroglutamic acid, 1 kg | sc-255245B | 1 kg | $178.00 |