Description

Anticapsin is a specialized cyclic dipeptide compound known for its potent biological activity as a glutamine synthetase inhibitor. This unique mechanism of action makes it a valuable research tool in biochemical and pharmacological studies. It is primarily utilized by researchers and developers in the life sciences sector for investigating metabolic pathways and developing novel therapeutic agents.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a specific inhibitor of glutamine synthetase to study nitrogen metabolism and amino acid biosynthesis in cell cultures and enzymatic assays.
• Pharmacological Studies: Employed in preclinical research to investigate the role of glutamine in tumor cell proliferation and as a potential lead compound for anticancer drug development.
• Microbiology Research: Applied in studies exploring bacterial and fungal physiology, given its origin as a natural antibiotic substance.
• Agricultural Science: Investigated for its potential herbicidal or plant growth regulation properties based on its interference with glutamine metabolism.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in pharmaceutical and academic laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Anticapsin
CAS No.	28978-07-6
Molecular Formula	C9H12N2O4
Molecular Weight	212.20 g/mol
Synonyms	L-2-Amino-4-(2'-amino-2'-carboxyethylthio)butyric acid 1,4-lactone; (3S)-3-Amino-3-carboxy-2-oxopropyl L-cysteine; NSC 163501; Antibiotic U-21,699; Glutamine synthetase inhibitor; Cyclo(L-2-amino-4-((2-amino-2-carboxyethyl)thio)butanoic acid)
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Quality Control

Our Anticapsin is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for research-grade biochemicals.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a desiccated environment to maintain stability and purity. Handle under an inert atmosphere if prolonged exposure is anticipated.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.