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Synonym(s):
γ-Glu-Cys-Gly-OEt, GSH-MEE
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C12H21N3O6S
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
335.38
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12161504
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.26
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Quality Level
Assay
≥90% (TLC)
form
powder
color
white to off-white
storage temp.
−20°C
SMILES string
CCOC(=O)CNC(=O)[C@H](CS)NC(=O)CC[C@H](N)C(O)=O
InChI
1S/C12H21N3O6S/c1-2-21-10(17)5-14-11(18)8(6-22)15-9(16)4-3-7(13)12(19)20/h7-8,22H,2-6,13H2,1H3,(H,14,18)(H,15,16)(H,19,20)/t7-,8-/m0/s1
InChI key
JKRODHBGNBKZLE-YUMQZZPRSA-N
Related Categories
Amino Acid Sequence
Glu-Cys-Gly-OEt
Application
Glutathione reduced ethyl ester has been used:
- to increase intracellular glutathione levels in mouse fibroblast L929 cells
- as a medium supplement in Spodoptera frugiperda (Sf)9 cells
- to evaluate its effect on lipid peroxidation after spinal cord injury
Biochem/physiol Actions
Glutathione reduced ethyl ester (GSH-MEE) is a membrane/lipid permeable derivative of GSH that may be used to partially supplement the GSH supply within cells subjected to cysteine and/or GSH depletion. GSH-MEE is hydrolysed by intracellular esterases to release GSH, thereby increases the concentrations of intracellular GSH. It prevents the toxic effects of acetaminophen in animal cells. It protects human lymphoid cells and skin fibroblasts against the damage caused due to radiation.
Glutathione reduced ethyl ester inhibits melanin synthesis by inhibiting tyrosinase activity in Melan-A cells. Its antimelanogenic functionality has potential in treating hyperpigmentation skin disorders. GEE supplementation during islets isolation form pancreas reduces reactive oxygen species production and apoptosis.
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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I Rahman et al.
Biochemical pharmacology, 62(6), 787-794 (2001-09-12)
The airway epithelium is injured by oxidants inhaled as atmospheric pollutants or produced during inflammatory responses. We studied the effect of modulating the antioxidant intracellular glutathione, both using thiol compounds and by the adaptive effect of hyperoxia, on oxidant-induced injury
Reticular dysgenesis-associated AK2 protects hematopoietic stem and progenitor cell development from oxidative stress.
Rissone A
The Journal of Experimental Medicine, 212(8), 1185-1202 (2015)
Epigallocatechin-3-gallate inhibits growth of activated hepatic stellate cells by enhancing the capacity of glutathione synthesis.
Fu Y
Molecular Pharmacology, 73(5), 1465-1473 (2008)
Modulation of endothelial GSH concentrations: effect of exogenous GSH and GSH monoethyl ester.
Tsan MF
Journal of Applied Physiology, 66(3), 1029-1034 (1989)
M E Anderson et al.
Analytical biochemistry, 183(1), 16-20 (1989-11-15)
Glutathione monoesters in which the glycine carboxyl group is esterified are effective cellular glutathione delivery agents because they are readily transported into cells and are deesterified intracellularly. In contrast, glutathione itself is not effectively transported into cells. Detailed procedures are
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