MOLECULE

gamma-Glutamylcysteine

gamma-Glutamylcysteine, also known as L-γ-glutamylcysteine or gamma-glu-cys, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as n-acyl-alpha amino acids. N-acyl-alpha amino acids are compounds containing an alpha amino acid which bears an acyl group at its terminal nitrogen atom. gamma-Glutamylcysteine is a very strong basic compound (based on its pKa). gamma-Glutamylcysteine exists in all living species, ranging from bacteria to humans. Outside of the human body, gamma-Glutamylcysteine has been detected, but not quantified in, several different foods, such as hyssops, rapes, black mulberries, red raspberries, and wild carrots. This could make gamma-glutamylcysteine a potential biomarker for the consumption of these foods. gamma-Glutamylcysteine is a potentially toxic compound. A molecular entity formed when L-cysteine amino group binds to the gamma-carbonyl of L-glutamic acid. gamma-Glutamylcysteine is expected to be in Cannabis as all living plants are known to produce and metabolize it.