L-Cysteine - CAS 52-90-4

L-Cysteine (L- (+) -Cysteine) is a non-essential sulfur-containing amino acid in humans. L-Cysteine is important for protein synthesis, detoxification, and diverse metabolic functions. Found in beta-keratin, the main protein in nails, skin, and hair, L-Cysteine is important in collagen production, as well as skin elasticity and texture. Also required in the manufacture of amino acid taurine, L-Cysteine is a component of the antioxidant glutathione, and plays a role in the metabolism of essential biochemicals such as coenzyme A, heparin, and biotin.

ERK, Endogenous Metabolite

Metabolism, MAPK

-42

0.9989

C3H7NO2S

121.16

N[C@@H](CS)C(O)=O

-20°C

Ice Packs

Natural Product