OBO ID: CHEBI:94288
Term Name: L-buthionine-(S,R)-sulfoximine Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • (2S)-2-amino-4-(butylsulfonimidoyl)butanoic acid
  • (2S)-2-amino-4-(S-butylsulfonimidoyl)butanoic acid
  • (2S)-2-amino-4-(S-butylsulfonimidoyl)butyric acid
  • L-BSO
  • L-buthionine (SR)-sulfoximine
  • L-buthionine sulfoximine
  • L-buthionine-(S,R)-sulfoximine
  • L-buthionine-(S,R)-sulphoximine
Definition: A 2-amino-4-(S-butylsulfonimidoyl)butanoic acid which has S-configuration. It is a inhibitor of gamma-glutamylcysteine synthetase and glutathione (GSH) biosynthesis and is capable of enhancing the apoptotic effects of several chemotherapeutic agents.
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Ontology: ChEBI  ( EBI )
PHENOTYPE No data available