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Submit ReviewL-Buthionine sulfoximine is an irreversible γ-glutamylcysteine synthetase (γ-GCS) inhibitor; depletes glutathione levels by inhibiting synthesis. Induces ferroptosis in vitro.
M. Wt | 222.3 |
Formula | C8H18N2O3S |
Storage | Store at -20°C |
Purity | ≥98% (HPLC) |
CAS Number | 83730-53-4 |
PubChem ID | 119565 |
InChI Key | KJQFBVYMGADDTQ-CVSPRKDYSA-N |
Smiles | CCCC[S](=N)(=O)CC[C@H](N)C(O)=O |
The technical data provided above is for guidance only. For batch specific data refer to the Certificate of Analysis.
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Solvent | Max Conc. mg/mL | Max Conc. mM | |
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Solubility | |||
water | 22.23 | 100 | |
DMSO | 22.23 | 100 |
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 222.3. Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
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1 mM | 4.5 mL | 22.49 mL | 44.98 mL |
5 mM | 0.9 mL | 4.5 mL | 9 mL |
10 mM | 0.45 mL | 2.25 mL | 4.5 mL |
50 mM | 0.09 mL | 0.45 mL | 0.9 mL |
References are publications that support the biological activity of the product.
Griffith & Meister (1979) Potent and specific inhibition of glutathione synthesis by buthionine sulfoximine (S-n-butyl homocysteine sulfoximine) J.Biol.Chem. 254 7558 PMID: 38242
Griffith et al (1982) Mechanism of action, metabolism, and toxicity of buthionine sulfoximine and its higher homologs, potent inhibitors of glutathione synthesis. J.Biol.Chem. 257 13704 PMID: 6128339
Yang et al (2014) Regulation of ferroptotic cancer cell death by GPX4. Cell. 156 317 PMID: 24439385
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