What is Glutathione?
The canonical tripeptide antioxidant cofactor used in redox biochemistry and detoxification-enzyme assays.
Research use only. Not for human or veterinary use.
Glutathione
Reference profile — not currently in the Vybe catalog
Overview
Glutathione is γ-Glu-Cys-Gly. Its identity, CAS number, and role as the major intracellular thiol are textbook facts indexed by PubChem (CID 124886). Research listings supply a defined salt or free acid. This page is a reagent reference, not a wellness claim.
Research areas
Framed as published laboratory and clinical literature. Not treatment guidance.
Redox and conjugation assays
GST, GPx, and thiol-disulfide experiments use GSH as substrate or standard. Follow the SDS and institutional chemical rules.
Published research
Glutathione metabolism and its implications for health
Journal of Nutrition · 2004
PMID 14988435 · DOI 10.1093/jn/134.3.489
Open source
Storage & handling
Store dry and protected from oxidation as specified on the certificate or SDS. Laboratory handling only.
Frequently asked questions
What is Glutathione?
Glutathione is documented in the laboratory literature summarized on this page. Vybe lists it as a research reagent only.
What is its CAS number?
70-18-8
Is this sold for human use?
No. Laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary use.
Where can I view published research?
The PubMed, PMC, and DOI links on this page open the original papers. Vybe is not the scientific publisher.
Key facts
- Full name
- L-Glutathione (γ-L-glutamyl-L-cysteinylglycine)
- Common name
- Glutathione
- CAS number
- 70-18-8
- Molecular formula
- C10H17N3O6S
- Molecular weight
- 307.32
- Research category
- Cellular Health
- Storage
- Store dry and protected from oxidation as specified on the certificate or SDS. Laboratory handling only.