CAS 52-90-4: L-(+)-Cysteine

L-Cysteine

L-Cysteine

L-Cysteine is a non-essential amino acid that is used in biochemical research and has been shown to inhibit the activity of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. It also regulates the response of cells to toll-like receptor ligands by inhibiting the production of inflammatory mediators. L-Cysteine binds to a sequence called response element, which is found in many prokaryotic genes, and inhibits protein oxidation. L-Cysteine has an inhibitory effect on single-stranded RNA and can act as a rate constant for protein synthesis. L-Cysteine is an amino acid that contains sulfur and can be found in proteins with thiol groups. The cysteine residues in proteins are coordinated geometrically by a zinc ion (Zn2+) or iron ion (Fe3+). This coordination geometry affects the biological properties of these proteins.

L-Cysteine is used as a precursor in food, pharmaceutical and personal care products. It is actively involved in the production of flavors such as meat flavor obtained by reacting with sugars. Also used for the cleavage of disulfide bonds in the hair's keratin. It plays an important role as a key raw material for the manufacture of N-acetyl-L-cysteine, S-carboxymethyl-L-cysteine and L-cysteine base. Its derivative, N-acetyl-L-cysteine is used as a dietary supplement. It acts as an antidote to acetaminophen overdose and prevents liver failure. It protects nerves from oxidation and thereby prevents illnesses like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Being an essential amino acid, it used as animal feed especially for sheep, which is responsible the growth of wool. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

L-Cysteine is a non-animal derived amino acid that has been shown to help maintain normal iron levels in the body. It also helps reduce oxidative injury and inflammation. L-Cysteine is made naturally by the human body, but can be found in some foods as well. L-Cysteine has been shown to help regulate protein oxidation and injury responses in humans. L-Cysteine plays a role in the immune system by binding to Toll-like receptors, which are proteins on cells that are involved with inflammation and immunity. L-Cysteine also plays a role in the immune system by stimulating antibody production, which is important for fighting infection. Cysteine is an amino acid involved with many biochemical reactions, including synthesis of proteins and DNA molecules. Cysteine also regulates gene expression through response elements that are found in the promoter regions of genes. The rate constant for cysteine is 0.00001s^(-1).

L-Cysteine: non-essential amino acid, aids protein synthesis, detox, collagen production, skin elasticity, and biochemical metabolism.

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M03086 - H-Cys-OH from animal source

Impurity Acetylcysteine EP Impurity B Applications L-Cysteine is a non-essential amino acid that can be synthesized by the human body under normal physiological conditions if a sufficient quantity of methionine is available. L-Cysteine is commonly used as a precursor in the food and pharmaceutical industries. L-Cysteine is used as a processing aid for baking, as an additive in cigarettes, as well as in the preparation of meat flavours. Acetylcysteine EP Impurity B References Pecivova, P. et al.: J. Sci. Food Agric., 90, 1681 (2010); Hui, N. et al.: Meat Sci. Appl., 74 (2001); Kiviharju, K. et al.: J. Biotechnol., 117, 299 (2005);

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Non-animal sourced L-cystine is used as a cell culture media component for the commercial biomanufacture of therapeutic recombinant proteins and monoclonal antibodies. L-cystine is used as a cell culture supplement. l-cysteine to media protects against or reverses abnormal growth & malignant transformation in aged controls. L-Cysteine is a food additive permitted for direct addition to food for human consumption.This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications A labelled derivative of an isoprene metabolite. References Pecivova, P. et al.: J. Sci. Food Agric., 90, 1681 (2010); Hui, N. et al.: Meat Sci. Appl., 74 (2001); Kiviharju, K. et al.: J. Biotechnol., 117, 299 (2005);

Applications A metabolite of isoprene. References Pecivova, P. et al.: J. Sci. Food Agric., 90, 1681 (2010); Hui, N. et al.: Meat Sci. Appl., 74 (2001); Kiviharju, K. et al.: J. Biotechnol., 117, 299 (2005);