Glycine
- CAS:56-40-6
- Formula:C2H5NO2
- MW:75.07 Da
- Appearance:White crystalline powder
- Purity:≥98.5%

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Description
Glycine is the simplest amino acid and is amphoteric. It can either be protonating or protonated, depending on pH. Because of this property, it is used for buffers.
Glycine is an inhibitory neurotransmitter in CNS and modulates excitatory neurotransmission by potentiating the action of glutamate at N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors. In addition, it has been shown that glycine modulates macrophage effector functions implicated in CNS inflammation and in other related inflammatory conditions.
Applications
• Used in preparation of electrophoresis buffers
• Cell culture
• Study of neurotransmitters
References
• “Glycine neurotransmitter transporters: an update”
Not for human therapeutic use or for medicinal purposes. For research applications only.
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Handling | Corrosive hazard. Wear protective gloves/clothing and eye/face protection. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. |