L-Cystine-d4

Names

[ CAS No. ]:
1192736-38-1

[ Name ]:
L-Cystine-d4

Biological Activity

[Description]:

L-Cystine-d4 is the deuterium labeled L-Cystine. L-Cystine is an amino acid and intracellular thiol, which plays a critical role in the regulation of cellular processes.

[Related Catalog]:

Research Areas >> Others
Signaling Pathways >> Apoptosis >> Ferroptosis

[In Vitro]

Stable heavy isotopes of hydrogen, carbon, and other elements have been incorporated into drug molecules, largely as tracers for quantitation during the drug development process. Deuteration has gained attention because of its potential to affect the pharmacokinetic and metabolic profiles of drugs[1].

[References]

[1]. Russak EM, et al. Impact of Deuterium Substitution on the Pharmacokinetics of Pharmaceuticals. Ann Pharmacother. 2019;53(2):211-216.

Chemical & Physical Properties

[ Molecular Formula ]:
C6H8D4N2O4S2

[ Molecular Weight ]:
244.33

Related Compounds