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Sigma-Aldrich

S-Methyl-L-cysteine

suitable for ligand binding assays

Synonym(s):

(R)-2-Amino-3-(methylmercapto)propionic acid, SMLC

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3SCH2CH(NH2)CO2H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
135.18
Beilstein:
1721675
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352209
eCl@ss:
32160406
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.26

product name

S-Methyl-L-cysteine, substrate for methionine sulfoxide reductase A

Quality Level

form

powder

technique(s)

ligand binding assay: suitable

application(s)

peptide synthesis

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

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

InChI

1S/C4H9NO2S/c1-8-2-3(5)4(6)7/h3H,2,5H2,1H3,(H,6,7)/t3-/m0/s1

InChI key

IDIDJDIHTAOVLG-VKHMYHEASA-N

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Application


  • In-vitro antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential along with p.o. pharmacokinetic profile of key bioactive phytocompounds of Snow Mountain Garlic: a comparative analysis vis-à-vis normal garlic.: This study examines the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of S-Methyl-L-cysteine found in Snow Mountain Garlic, providing insights into its potential therapeutic applications (Kaur et al., 2024).

  • Acidification and tissue disruption affect glucosinolate and S-methyl-l-cysteine sulfoxide hydrolysis and formation of amines, isothiocyanates and other organosulfur compounds in red cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. rubra).: The research highlights how acidification and tissue disruption influence the hydrolysis of S-Methyl-L-cysteine sulfoxide, impacting the formation of various bioactive compounds in red cabbage (Hanschen, 2024).

  • Selective cycloaddition of ethylene oxide to CO(2) within the confined space of an amino acid-based metal-organic framework.: This research explores the use of an S-Methyl-L-cysteine-based metal-organic framework for the selective cycloaddition of ethylene oxide to CO2, demonstrating its potential in green chemistry and materials science (Bilanin et al., 2023).

Biochem/physiol Actions

S-Methyl-L-cysteine (SMLC) is a substrate in the catalytic antioxidant system mediated by methionine sulfoxide reductase A (MSRA). SMLC is naturally present in garlic, cabbage, and turnips and has been studied as a theurapeutic for neurodegenerative diseases including Parkinson′s.
When used as a dietary supplement in the Drosphilia model of PD, SMLC increases the efficacy of the MRSA catalytic antioxidant system by providing additional substrate available leading to increased resistance to oxidative stress.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Maximilian J Helf et al.
Chembiochem : a European journal of chemical biology, 18(5), 444-450 (2016-12-15)
Amino acid modifications are essential for the structural diversity and bioactivity of ribosomally synthesized and post-translationally modified peptide natural products (RiPPs). A particularly large and virtually untapped pool of unusual RiPPs and associated modifying enzymes is provided by uncultivated bacteria.
Thambi Dorai et al.
Biomolecules, 10(1) (2019-12-22)
Abstract: Many tumors readily convert l-glutamine to α-ketoglutarate. This conversion is almost invariably described as involving deamidation of l-glutamine to l-glutamate followed by a transaminase (or dehydrogenase) reaction. However, mammalian tissues possess another pathway for conversion of l-glutamine to α-ketoglutarate
Cheng-chin Hsu et al.
The Journal of nutrition, 134(1), 149-152 (2004-01-06)
Balb/cA mice were used to study the in vivo effect of N-acetyl cysteine, S-allyl cysteine, S-ethyl cysteine, S-methyl cysteine and S-propyl cysteine, all derived from garlic, on glutathione (GSH) concentration and catalase and glutathione peroxidase (GPX) activities in plasma, kidney
Radha S Narayan et al.
Organic letters, 7(13), 2655-2658 (2005-06-17)
[reaction: see text] Lantibiotics are a class of lanthionine (and/or beta-methyllanthionine)-containing peptides with antibioitic activity against Gram-positive bacteria. As part of our research effort directed toward the synthesis and mechanistic study of the lantibiotic peptide mersacidin (1), we report stereoselective
Ohki Higuchi et al.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 51(24), 7208-7214 (2003-11-13)
Sulfur-containing compounds contributing to health promotion in Allium species are produced via enzymic and thermochemical reactions. Sulfur-containing amino acids and volatile organosulfur compounds were prepared for an antioxidative assay. The inhibitory activity of S-alk(en)yl-l-cysteines and their sulfoxides, volatile alk(en)yl disulfides

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