Glutathione (GSH) is the body’s master antioxidant tripeptide (γ-L-glutamyl-L-cysteinyl-glycine), synthesized endogenously in virtually all mammalian cells and studied extensively for its central role in oxidative stress regulation, xenobiotic detoxification, immune function, and cellular redox homeostasis across research models.
As both a direct free radical scavenger and an essential cofactor for glutathione peroxidase and glutathione-S-transferase enzyme systems, GSH occupies a critical node in cellular antioxidant defense — with its intracellular ratio of reduced (GSH) to oxidized (GSSG) forms serving as a primary indicator of cellular oxidative stress status in research assays.
Studies have examined glutathione’s roles in mitochondrial protection, neurodegeneration prevention, heavy metal chelation, melanogenesis regulation, immune cell function, and systemic inflammatory modulation — making it a foundational compound in redox biology, toxicology, and aging research.
Specifications:
- Purity: ≥99% (HPLC verified)
- Form: Lyophilized powder
- Storage: −20°C
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