Chemical Name: (alpha-S)-alpha-Carboxy-2,3-dihydro-N,N,N-trimethyl-2-thioxo-1H-imidazole-4-ethanaminium inner salt. Alternate Names: 2-Mercaptohistidine betaine, NSC-7175
Antioxidant - endogenous
Molecular Weight:
229.31
Purity:
98% by HPLC NMR (Conforms)
Form:
White or off-white solid
CAS Number:
[497-30-3]
Formula:
C9H16N3O2S
Application Notes:
Naturally occurring ubiquitous antioxidant which is found in many cells at concentrations up to 2 mM1. Rescues PC12 cells from beta-amyloid-induced apoptotic cell death2. Protects against cisplatin-induced neuronal injury and enhances cognition in a mouse model3. Interferes with endothelial cell senescence4.
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