Product Description
Glutathione 1500mg
Researching Cellular Health, Antioxidant Defense, and Recovery
What It Does
Glutathione is a naturally occurring antioxidant found in cells and is being studied for its role in protecting against oxidative stress and supporting cellular function. It is a key focus in research exploring detoxification pathways, immune support, and overall cellular resilience.
What Researchers Explore
- Neutralization of reactive oxygen species
- Immune system function and support
- Liver detoxification and conjugation pathways
- Protection of cellular membranes
- Regulation of oxidative stress and redox balance
Technical Background
Glutathione (γ-L-glutamyl-L-cysteinyl-glycine) is a tripeptide with a molecular weight of approximately 307 Da, featuring a unique γ-carboxyl linkage between glutamate and cysteine. It is one of the primary intracellular antioxidants, with the cysteine thiol group playing a central role in redox reactions.
It participates in direct neutralization of reactive oxygen species as well as enzymatic antioxidant systems such as the glutathione-ascorbate cycle. During these processes, oxidized glutathione (GSSG) is formed and recycled, maintaining cellular redox balance.
Common Research Applications
- Reactive oxygen species and oxidative stress research
- Hydrogen peroxide detoxification pathways
- Heavy metal and xenobiotic conjugation studies
- Cellular redox regulation research
- Glutathione S-transferase cofactor studies
- Oxidative stress in aging and disease models
Product Properties
Purity: 99%+ HPLC
Form: Lyophilized Powder
Size: 1500mg
Category: Antioxidant / Cellular Health Research
Frequently Studied Together
- 5-Amino-1MQ (metabolic and NAD+ research)
- MOTS-c (mitochondrial and metabolic regulation research)