S-benzylcysteine

S-benzylcysteine is a synthetic derivative of the amino acid cysteine, classified as an L-cysteine-S-conjugate and used primarily in research and experimental applications. It is a small molecule with antioxidant properties, widely utilized as a building block in peptide synthesis, drug discovery, and bioconjugation processes[1][2][4][5]. In biological studies, S-benzylcysteine has demonstrated cytotoxic activity against certain cancer cell lines by inducing G2-phase cell cycle arrest and apoptosis through activation of mitochondrial-dependent caspase cascades involving the p53 pathway[6]. Its unique chemical structure makes it valuable for developing new therapeutics targeting diseases related to oxidative stress, inflammation, and potentially cancer. Additionally, it finds use in cosmetics for its skin-protective benefits and in agricultural research for enhancing plant resistance to stress[5].

Other names

BenzylcysteineH-Cys(Bzl)-OH