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Properties of glutathione

Author: China Glutathione suppliers & manufacturers Release time: 2023-11-17 Column: Product News

 

Glutathione, as a bioactive substance with important physiological functions, has attracted much attention in the fields of biomedicine, food and agriculture.

Properties of glutathione

Molecular structure, physicochemical properties and composition characteristics of glutathione:


1. Molecular structure


Glutathione is a tripeptide composed of glutamic acid, cysteine and glycine connected by peptide bonds.


Its molecular structure contains an active sulfhydryl group (-SH), which makes it have good reducibility and nucleophilicity, and is easy to react with other substances.


2. Physical and chemical properties


Glutathione is a white crystalline powder, soluble in water, insoluble in ethanol, ether and other organic solvents.


It has certain stability and antioxidant properties in aqueous solution, and can remove reactive oxygen species and protect cells from oxidative damage to a certain extent.


3. Composition characteristics


Glutathione is a bioactive substance rich in sulfur and has many physiological functions.


In vivo, glutathione is involved in many biological processes such as REDOX reaction, heavy metal detoxification and protein synthesis, and plays an important role in maintaining the normal physiological function of cells.


*Special note - This article is for informational purposes only and cannot replace a doctor's treatment diagnosis and advice. It should not be regarded as a recommendation or proof of efficacy of the medical products involved. If it involves disease diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation, please be sure to go to a professional medical institution to seek professional advice.

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