What is Glutathione?
Glutathione, as an active tripeptide, is comprised of three amino acids: glutamic acid (Glu), cysteine (Cys), and glycine (Gly).
Glutathione is soluble in water, dilute alcohol, liquid ammonia, and dimethylformamide, and is insoluble in ethanol, ether, and acetone. The solid state of glutathione is relatively stable, and its aqueous solution is easily oxidized in the air.
Food Sources of glutathione:
You can find it easily in animal liver, blood, yeast, wheat germ, and a small number of plant tissues such as various vegetables.
Forms of Glutathione
L-Glutathione exists in reduced (GSH) and oxidized (GSSG; glutathione disulfide) forms in cells and tissues, and the concentration of glutathione ranges from 0.5 to 10mM in animal cells.
Let’s look at the difference between them:
| Product information | L-Glutathione Reduced | L-Glutathione oxidized |
| English Synonyms | GSH | GSSG; Glutathione |
| CAS NO. | 70-18-8 | 27025-41-8 |
| Molecular formula | C10H17N3O6S | C20H32N6O12S2 |
| Molecular weight | 307.32 g/mol | 612.63 g/mol |
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Difference |
GSH is the primary active state, accounting for about 95%; GSSG is about 1% inactive;
GSH has only peptide bonds, and GSSG also contains a disulfide bond; GSH binding ability is stronger than GSSG; Glutathione reductase catalyzes the interconversion between GSH and GSSG. |
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Where to buy L-Glutathione Reduced Powder?
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Glutathione Related Products:
L-Glutathione Reduced CAS NO:70-18-8
L-Glutathione Oxidized CAS NO:27025-41-8
S-Acetyl-l-Glutathione(S-acetyl glutathione) CAS NO:3054-47-5
