Product Description: L-Cysteine-15N is the 15N-labeled L-Cysteine. L-Cysteine is a conditionally essential amino acid, which acts as a precursor for biologically active molecules such as hydrogen sulphide (H2S), glutathione and taurine. L-Cysteine suppresses ghrelin and reduces appetite in rodents and humans[1].
Formula: C3H7 15NO2S
References: [1]McGavigan AK, et al. L-cysteine suppresses ghrelin and reduces appetite in rodents and humans. Int J Obes (Lond). 2015 Mar;39(3):447-55./[2]Russak EM, et al. Impact of Deuterium Substitution on the Pharmacokinetics of Pharmaceuticals. Ann Pharmacother. 2019;53(2):211-216.
CAS Number: 204523-09-1
Molecular Weight: 122.15
Compound Purity: 98.0
Research Area: Metabolic Disease
Solubility: 10 mM in DMSO
Target: Endogenous Metabolite