L-Buthionine (S,R)-sulfoximine Datasheet DC Chemicals
Description
L-Buthionine-(S,R)-sulfoximine is a cell-permeable, potent, fast acting and irreversible inhibitor of g-glutamylcysteine synthetase and depletes cellular glutathione levels. The IC50 value of L-Buthionine-(S,R)-sulfoximine on melanoma, breast and ovarian tumor specimens are 1.9 μM, 8.6 μM, and 29 μM, respectively.
Cat.No
DC65604
Name
L-Buthionine (S,R)-sulfoximine
Chemical Properties
CAS
83730-53-4
Formula
C8H18N2O3S
MW
222.3
Storage
2 years -20°C Powder, 2 weeks 4°C in DMSO, 6 months -80°C in DMSO
References
[1]. Fruehauf JP, et al. Selective and synergistic activity of L-S,R-buthionine sulfoximine on malignant melanoma is accompanied by decreased expression of glutathione-S-transferase. Pigment Cell Res. 1997 Aug;10(4):236-49.
[2]. Reliene R, et al. Glutathione depletion by buthionine sulfoximine induces DNA deletions in mice. Carcinogenesis. 2006 Feb;27(2):240-4.
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