Certificate Reference
For continuity with the current catalog, this page links to laboratory documentation for a component or a closely related product. The linked certificate is a reference only and is not represented as the batch-specific COA for Glutathione.
Overview
Glutathione (GSH) is the cell’s major low-molecular-weight thiol and one of the most important tools for studying redox homeostasis. It directly participates in antioxidant defense, detoxification reactions, protein-thiol protection, and redox-sensitive signaling.
Research Reference: View compound profile on NIH PubChem
Research Focus
WHAT THIS FORMULA FEATURES
The reduced/oxidized glutathione couple (GSH/GSSG) is a widely used marker of cellular redox state. GSH also serves as a cofactor for glutathione peroxidases and glutathione S-transferases, linking it to peroxide control, xenobiotic metabolism, and thiol chemistry.
EXPECTED RESEARCH READOUTS
Researchers commonly measure GSH/GSSG ratio, reactive oxygen species, lipid/protein oxidation, glutathione-peroxidase or transferase activity, mitochondrial stress, and recovery from oxidative challenge. Changes in the ratio are often more informative than GSH concentration alone.
Research endpoints described above reflect published or model-based scientific observations and are not guaranteed outcomes. This product is strictly for research purposes only. Not approved for human or animal use.
Key Characteristics
MOLECULAR PROFILE
Formula: C10H17N3O6S
Weight: 307.33 g/mol
CAS: 70-18-8
PubChem CID: 124886
Classification: Reduced glutathione tripeptide
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Form: Lyophilized powder
Catalog strengths: 1500 mg | 600 mg
Purity specification: ≥99% catalog specification; verify current batch COA
Storage: Store at −20°C (−4°F) for long-term storage or 4°C (39°F) for short-term storage; avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Testing: Batch documentation should be verified against the current lot before analytical use.
