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C3633

Cystathionine

≥90% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

DL,DL-allo-Cystathionine, S-(2-Amino-2-carboxyethyl)homocysteine

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Linear Formula:
HOOCCH(NH2)CH2CH2SCH2CH(NH2)COOH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
222.26
NACRES:
NA.26
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12352209
EC Number:
208-613-7
MDL number:
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Product Name

Cystathionine, ≥90% (HPLC)

Quality Level

assay

≥90% (HPLC)

form

powder

color

white to off-white

mp

281 °C (dec.)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

NC(CCSCC(N)C(O)=O)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C7H14N2O4S/c8-4(6(10)11)1-2-14-3-5(9)7(12)13/h4-5H,1-3,8-9H2,(H,10,11)(H,12,13)

InChI key

ILRYLPWNYFXEMH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... BHMT(635)

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cystathionine is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of the amino acid cysteine. Cystathionine is used as a substrate to differentiate and analyze cystathionine gamma-lyase(s).

Preparation Note

Prepared by method of Stekol.

Other Notes

A mixture of 4 stereoisomers; L-, D-, L-allo- and D-allo-cystathionine.


Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)



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Ruben Esse et al.
International journal of molecular sciences, 20(4) (2019-02-20)
Homocysteine (Hcy) is a sulfur-containing non-proteinogenic amino acid formed during the metabolism of the essential amino acid methionine. Hcy is considered a risk factor for atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease (CVD), but the molecular basis of these associations remains elusive. The
Shuai Yuan et al.
Antioxidants & redox signaling, 27(10), 634-653 (2017-04-12)
Hydrogen sulfide (H In light of the recent understanding of oxidized sulfide metabolite formation and reactivity, comparatively few studies have been reported comparing cellular biological and in vivo effects of H Additional studies regarding persulfide and polysulfide formation and molecular
Xu Cao et al.
Antioxidants & redox signaling, 31(1), 1-38 (2018-05-24)
Significance: Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) has been recognized as the third gaseous transmitter alongside nitric oxide and carbon monoxide. In