Glutathione
Glutathione from the Nexus Mitochondrial & Energy catalog, supplied for controlled in-vitro research workflows.
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- Lot-specific COA
- HPLC + MS fields
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For in-vitro research use only. Not for human consumption.
Glutathione (GSH) is the most abundant intracellular antioxidant, a tripeptide that serves as the primary substrate for glutathione peroxidase and glutathione S-transferase enzyme families. It participates in ROS neutralization, phase II detoxification, and maintenance of cellular redox homeostasis.
No sequence is listed in the current catalog record for this product.
- CAS
- 70-18-8
- MW
- 307.32 g/mol
- Sequence
- Not listed
- Half-life
- Not listed
- Formula
- C10H17N3O6S
- Purity
- 99.77%
- Form
- Solution / Ready-to-use
- Class
- Endogenous Antioxidant Tripeptide
The dossier.
Compound Overview
Glutathione (GSH) is the most abundant intracellular antioxidant. This tripeptide is the primary substrate for the glutathione peroxidase and glutathione S-transferase enzyme families, and it is studied for its role in ROS neutralization, phase II detoxification, and cellular redox homeostasis.
Research Background & Published Literature
Glutathione is one of the most extensively studied compounds in redox biology, with tens of thousands of publications examining oxidative stress models, detoxification pathways, immune-function research, and cellular aging mechanisms. In controlled laboratory work, GSH levels are widely used as a biomarker of oxidative status.
Researchers reviewing the literature around this compound can use the peer-reviewed resources below for additional context on mechanism of action, signaling pathways, and controlled laboratory research applications:
- Vašková et al. (2023) — Molecules
- Inoue (2016) — Arch Biochem Biophys
- Meister (1995) — Biochim Biophys Acta
Storage, Handling & Stability Guidelines
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- Keep ambient-temperature handling time as short as practical to preserve compound integrity.
- Reseal vials promptly after each withdrawal to reduce moisture exposure.
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment and follow institutional chemical safety protocols at all times.
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Quality Assurance & Lab Verification
A finalized public Certificate of Analysis is available for this catalog item. Review the public COA for the applicable lot. Lot-specific identifiers, assay values, and methods are maintained in that record and are not repeated in this product dossier.
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Compound details.
- CAS Number
- 70-18-8
- Molecular Weight
- 307.32 g/mol
- Molecular Formula
- C₁₀H₁₇N₃O₆S
- Class
- Endogenous Antioxidant Tripeptide
Research context.
One of the most studied molecules in redox biology with tens of thousands of published papers. Research spans oxidative stress, detoxification, immune function, and cellular aging. GSH levels are a widely used biomarker of oxidative status.
Verification standard.
Certificate information is lot-specific. A finalized public record shows only the methods, fields, and results present for that named lot. A pending certificate state exposes no assay values and must not be interpreted as analytical verification. Review Nexus lab verification.
Analytical record.
- Reported HPLC purity
- 99.77%
- Retention time
- 4.50 min
- Observed mass
- 307.27 Da
- Batch
- APX-2026-0314-G
The normalized Certificate of Analysis publishes only the lot-specific fields represented in the public record. It is not an originating laboratory report or raw instrument file.
View certificate of analysis - batch APX-2026-0314-G- Sequence
- Not listed
- Model preview
- Unavailable
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The chemistry.
Tripeptide (γ-L-Glutamyl-L-cysteinyl-glycine), reduced form (GSH)
Technical specifications.
- Product Name: Glutathione
- Classification: Endogenous Antioxidant Tripeptide
- Structural Description: Tripeptide (γ-L-Glutamyl-L-cysteinyl-glycine), reduced form (GSH)
- CAS Number: 70-18-8
- Molecular Weight: 307.32 g/mol
- Purity: ≥99% (verified by HPLC and Mass Spectrometry)
- Physical Form: See product label for form details
- Intended Use: In-vitro research use only — not for human consumption
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Glutathione research FAQ.
What is Glutathione used for in research?
Glutathione is supplied for controlled in-vitro research workflows in the Mitochondrial & Energy category. It is not labeled for human or veterinary use.
Does Glutathione have a finalized analytical record?
Glutathione has a finalized Nexus Lab Verified record that reports 99.77% HPLC area-percent purity for the represented batch. Other fields are shown only where present.
Which Glutathione variants are published?
Published Nexus variants include , , , , .
Does Glutathione include a COA?
Yes. The current Nexus record links Glutathione to finalized batch APX-2026-0314-G.