MilliporeSigma
L-Cysteine from non-animal source, BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, (25g)
- SKU:
- C7352-25G
Description
C7352 Sigma-Aldrich
L-Cysteine
from non-animal source, BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, ≥98%
Synonym: (R)-2-Amino-3-mercaptopropionic acid
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CAS Number 52-90-4
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Linear Formula HSCH2CH(NH2)CO2H
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Molecular Weight 121.16
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Beilstein/REAXYS Number 1721408
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EC Number 200-158-2
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MDL number MFCD00064306
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eCl@ss 32160406
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PubChem Substance ID 24892959
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NACRES NA.75
Description
General description
L-Cysteine is one of the sulfur containing proteinogenic amino acid incorporated into proteins as directed by the genetic code.[2] The thiol-side chain participates in a variety of oxidation/reduction reactions within the cell. The side chain participates in the formation of β bonds that modulate the secondary and ternary structure of proteins. L-Cysteine is an essential precursor for inorganic sulfates, coenzyme A.[2] Cysteine is an essential and limiting for the formation of glutathione, an important antioxidant, within the cell. Mammalian liver can synthesize L-cysteine and is a semi-essential amino acid. L-cysteine prevents oxidation of nerve cells, aids in maintaining the stability and rigidity of connective tissues. L-cysteine speeds up the healing process of the body and reduces inflammatory reactions. L-cysteine protects testis partially against acrylamide induced toxicity.[2] L-cysteine can prevent DNA damage during cryopreservation and preserves semen quality.[3]
L-Cysteine is a proteinogenic amino acid incorporated into proteins as directed by the genetic code. The thiol-side chain participates in a variety of oxidation/reduction reactions within the cell. The side chain participates in the formation of β bonds that modulate the secondary and ternary structure of proteins. Cysteine is essential and limiting for the formation of glutathione, an important antioxidant, within the cell.
Application
L-Cysteine has been used:
• as a media supplement in Trypticase-Yeast Extract-Iron-Serum (TYI-S-33) media for the culture of Giardia lamblia,[1] to make enzyme solution in Dulbecco′s modified Eagles medium (DMEM) to establish hippocampus culture[4]
• to test its protective effect on acrylamide induced toxicity in testis[2]
• in the preparation of tris acetic acid extender solution for cryopreservation of semen[3]
• as an additive to make papain digestion solution[5]
Packaging
1 kg in poly bottle
10 mg in glass bottle
25, 100 g in poly bottle
Biochem/physiol Actions
NMDA glutamatergic receptor agonist.
Properties
Related Categories | Acacia, Amino Acid, Amino Acids, Amino Acids & Derivatives, Amino Acids & Vitamins, |
Quality Level | 200 |
biological source | non-animal source |
product line | BioReagent |
assay | ≥98% |
form | crystalline powder |
application(s) | cell culture | mammalian: suitable |
impurities | endotoxin, tested |
color | white |
mp | 240 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
solubility | H2O: 25 mg/mL |
SMILES string | N[C@@H](CS)C(O)=O |
InChI | 1S/C3H7NO2S/c4-2(1-7)3(5)6/h2,7H,1,4H2,(H,5,6)/t2-/m0/s1 |
InChI key | XUJNEKJLAYXESH-REOHCLBHSA-N |