Molecular Characteristics Complete Specifications: CAS Registry Number: 70-18-8 Molecular Weight: 307.3 Da Molecular Formula: CHNOS Amino Acid Sequence: -L-Glutamyl-L-cysteinyl-glycine (Glu-Cys-Gly) PubChem CID: 124886 Classification: Tripeptide, thiol antioxidant Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder Solubility: Water, phosphate buffered saline (pH 7.0-7.4) pKa Values: pKa1 = 2.12 (-carboxyl), pKa2 = 3.59 (-carboxyl), pKa3 = 8.75 (thiol), pKa4 = 9.65 (amino) The tripeptide structure contains an unusual -peptide linkage between the glutamate carboxyl group and cysteine amino group, rather than the typical -peptide bond
GERD is a condition where stomach acid frequently flows back into the tube connecting your mouth and stomach, called the esophagus
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Pressman EK, Cavanaugh JL, Mingione M, Norkus EP, Woods JR
Growing preference for orally administered therapies over injectable formulations is a key factor supporting market expansion, as oral medications improve treatment adherence, patient convenience, and long-term therapy compliance
