Glutathione (L-Glutathione, GSH) is a tripeptide composed of glutamine, cysteine, and glycine and is one of the most abundant intracellular antioxidants in mammalian cells. It plays a central role in neutralizing reactive oxygen species (ROS), maintaining cellular redox homeostasis, and supporting detoxification pathways via conjugation reactions catalyzed by glutathione S-transferases. Glutathione research spans a wide range of biological systems and disease models, making it one of the most extensively studied endogenous antioxidants in biochemistry.
Research has investigated glutathione’s role in immune cell function, including lymphocyte proliferation, natural killer cell activity, and cytokine signaling. Studies have also examined its contribution to the detoxification of xenobiotics in hepatic tissue, its interaction with nitric oxide pathways, and its involvement in the regulation of the thioredoxin system. In neuroscience research, glutathione depletion has been studied as a model for oxidative stress in neurons, with implications for neurodegeneration research.
Glutathione is commonly referenced in studies examining redox biology, liver detoxification, immune modulation, mitochondrial function, and skin pigmentation research. This high-concentration 1500mg research preparation is intended for studies requiring significant quantities of reduced glutathione for in vitro or preclinical experimental protocols.
Disclaimer: This product is intended for in vitro research and laboratory use only. It is not intended for human or veterinary use, consumption, or injection. Not approved by the FDA. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition. For use by qualified researchers only.