S-β-(4-Pyridylethyl)-L-cysteine (CAS 28809-04-3)
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S-beta-(4-Pyridylethyl)-L-cysteine is a specialized derivative of the amino acid L-cysteine, characterized by the substitution of its hydrogen atom with a 4-pyridylethyl group at the beta position of the cysteine molecule. This modification introduces a pyridine ring, a nitrogen-containing heterocycle, linked through an ethyl chain to the thiol group of cysteine, thereby enhancing the molecule′s chemical properties and reactivity. The presence of the pyridine moiety confers unique electronic and structural characteristics to the compound, facilitating its interaction with various chemical and biological entities. This compound finds extensive application in the realm of biochemical and pharmacological research, particularly in studies aimed at understanding protein structure and function, enzyme mechanisms, and the intricate processes of cellular signaling and regulation.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
S-β-(4-Pyridylethyl)-L-cysteine, 1 g | sc-296294 | 1 g | $204.00 |