Description

Master Antioxidant & Research Reagent: Glutathione

 Is an essential endogenous tripeptide composed of glutamate, cysteine, and glycine. Reclaimed as the body’s primary “master antioxidant,” it plays a central role in mitigating oxidative stress, scavenging free radicals, maintaining cellular redox equilibrium, and facilitating Phase II hepatic detoxification pathways. Sourcing analytical-grade compound standards is critical for laboratories conducting biochemical research into cellular aging, metabolic regulation, and immune pathways.

Technical & Product Specifications

• Sample Size: 50ml

• Purity: 99% Purity

• CAS No.: 70-18-8

• Molecular Weight: 307.32 g/mol

• Appearance: White Crystalline Powder / Solution

Delivery Systems & Bioavailability

Because native oral tripeptides are susceptible to enzymatic degradation in the digestive tract, researchers and formulators continuously investigate alternative administration routes to maximize systemic bioavailability:

• Liposomal Formulations: Encapsulating the tripeptide within phospholipid bilayers—as seen in consumer brands like cymbiotika glutathione protects the active structure through gastric transit, ensuring enhanced cellular uptake compared to unencapsulated liposomal glutathione powders.

• Parenteral Administration Protocols: Direct administration routes such as clinical glutathione injections or systemic glutathione iv infusions bypass intestinal metabolism altogether. This direct vascular access provides rapid systemic availability, making it a focus area in high-dose clinical trials studying severe oxidative stress and hyperpigmentation modulation.

Cellular Function & Assay Mechanisms

Understanding the metabolic mechanisms of this tripeptide highlights its broad utility across biochemical research:

• Radical Scavenging: Directly neutralizes reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reactive nitrogen species (RNS) to preserve cell membrane integrity.

• Enzyme Co-factor: Serves as a necessary substrate for glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and glutathione S-transferase (GST) enzymes in toxicological screening.

• Mitochondrial Protection: Helps maintain inner mitochondrial membrane potential and prevents oxidative damage to cellular DNA.

Sourcing High-Purity Reagents

For research institutions, biopharmaceutical developers, and formulation laboratories requiring dependable analytical standards, Receptor Chemicals provides premium raw materials engineered for reproducible testing outcomes. Our commitment to high purity guarantees strict structural integrity for all analytical and experimental applications.