L-Cystine, CAS # 56-89-3 is the left-handed enantiomer of the sulphur-containing amino acid, cystine, purified for use in molecular biology and analytical chemistry applications. | CAS: 56-89-3 | C6H12N2O4S2 | 240.292 g/mol
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General description
L-Cystine is a derivative of the amino acid, cysteine
Cystine is not considered one of the twenty common amino acids, but it has a role as a metabolite in some species
May act as an antioxidant in form and reduce aging, inflammation, and tissue damage
Applications
Used as an additive to cell culture media
Intended for biochemistry applications such as HPLC