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Creation Date2014-08-29 06:11:12 UTC
Update Date2018-03-21 17:46:15 UTC
Accession NumberT3D4270
Identification
Common NamePyroglutamic acid
ClassSmall Molecule
DescriptionPyroglutamic acid (5-oxoproline) is a cyclized derivative of L-glutamic acid. It is an uncommon amino acid derivative in which the free amino group of glutamic acid cyclizes to form a lactam. It is formed nonenzymatically from glutamate, glutamine, and gamma-glutamylated peptides, but it can also be produced by the action of gamma-glutamylcyclotransferase on an L-amino acid. Elevated blood levels may be associated with problems of glutamine or glutathione metabolism. This compound is found in substantial amounts in brain tissue and other tissues in bound form, especially skin. It is also present in plant tissues. It is sold, over the counter, as a "smart drug" for improving blood circulation in the brain. Pyroglutamate in the urine is a biomarker for the consumption of cheese. When present in sufficiently high levels, pyroglutamic acid can act as an acidogen and a metabotoxin. An acidogen is an acidic compound that induces acidosis, which has multiple adverse effects on many organ systems. A metabotoxin is an endogenously produced metabolite that causes adverse health effects at chronically high levels. Chronically high levels of pyroglutamic acid are associated with at least five inborn errors of metabolism including 5-oxoprolinuria, 5-oxoprolinase deficiency, glutathione synthetase deficiency, hawkinsinuria, and propionic acidemia. Pyroglutamic acid is an organic acid. Abnormally high levels of organic acids in the blood (organic acidemia), urine (organic aciduria), the brain, and other tissues lead to general metabolic acidosis. Acidosis typically occurs when arterial pH falls below 7.35. In infants with acidosis, the initial symptoms include poor feeding, vomiting, loss of appetite, weak muscle tone (hypotonia), and lack of energy (lethargy). These can progress to heart, liver, and kidney abnormalities, seizures, coma, and possibly death. These are also the characteristic symptoms of the untreated IEMs mentioned above. Many affected children with organic acidemias experience intellectual disability or delayed development. In adults, acidosis or acidemia is characterized by headaches, confusion, feeling tired, tremors, sleepiness, and seizures.
Compound Type
  • Animal Toxin
  • Food Toxin
  • Metabolite
  • Natural Compound
  • Organic Compound
Chemical Structure
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Synonyms
Synonym
(-)-2-Pyrrolidone-5-carboxylate
(-)-2-Pyrrolidone-5-carboxylic acid
(-)-Pyroglutamate
(-)-Pyroglutamic acid
(5S)-2-Oxopyrrolidine-5-carboxylate
(5S)-2-Oxopyrrolidine-5-carboxylic acid
(S)-(-)-2-Pyrrolidone-5-carboxylate
(S)-(-)-2-Pyrrolidone-5-carboxylic acid
(S)-(-)-g-Butyrolactam-g-carboxylate
(S)-(-)-g-Butyrolactam-g-carboxylic acid
(S)-(-)-gamma-Butyrolactam-gamma-carboxylate
(S)-(-)-gamma-Butyrolactam-gamma-carboxylic acid
(S)-2-Pyrrolidone-5-carboxylate
(S)-2-Pyrrolidone-5-carboxylic acid
(S)-5-Oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate
(S)-5-Oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylic acid
(S)-Pyroglutamate
(S)-Pyroglutamic acid
2-L-Pyrrolidone-5-carboxylate
2-L-Pyrrolidone-5-carboxylic acid
2-Oxopyrrolidine-5(S)-carboxylate
2-Oxopyrrolidine-5(S)-carboxylic acid
2-Pyrrolidinone-5-carboxylate
2-Pyrrolidinone-5-carboxylic acid
5-Carboxy-2-pyrrolidinone
5-L-Oxoproline
5-Oxo-L-proline
5-Oxoproline
5-Pyrrolidinone-2-carboxylate
5-Pyrrolidinone-2-carboxylic acid
Ajidew A 100
Glutimate
Glutimic acid
Glutiminate
Glutiminic acid
L-2-Pyrrolidone-5-carboxylate
L-2-Pyrrolidone-5-carboxylic acid
L-5-Carboxy-2-pyrrolidinone
L-5-Oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate
L-5-Oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylic acid
L-5-Oxoproline
L-Glutamic acid g-lactam
L-Glutimate
L-Glutimic acid
L-Glutiminate
L-Glutiminic acid
L-Pyroglutamate
L-Pyroglutamic acid
L-Pyrrolidinonecarboxylate
L-Pyrrolidinonecarboxylic acid
L-Pyrrolidonecarboxylate
L-Pyrrolidonecarboxylic acid
Oxoproline
Oxopyrrolidinecarboxylate
Oxopyrrolidinecarboxylic acid
Pidolate
Pidolic acid
Pidolidone
Pyroglutamate
Pyrrolidinonecarboxylate
Pyrrolidinonecarboxylic acid
Pyrrolidone-5-carboxylate
Pyrrolidone-5-carboxylic acid
Pyrrolidonecarboxylic acid
Chemical FormulaC5H7NO3
Average Molecular Mass129.114 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass129.043 g/mol
CAS Registry Number98-79-3
IUPAC Name(2S)-5-oxopyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid
Traditional Namepyroglutamic acid
SMILES[H][C@]1(CCC(O)=N1)C(O)=O
InChI IdentifierInChI=1S/C5H7NO3/c7-4-2-1-3(6-4)5(8)9/h3H,1-2H2,(H,6,7)(H,8,9)/t3-/m0/s1
InChI KeyInChIKey=ODHCTXKNWHHXJC-VKHMYHEASA-N
Chemical Taxonomy
Description belongs to the class of organic compounds known as alpha amino acids and derivatives. These are amino acids in which the amino group is attached to the carbon atom immediately adjacent to the carboxylate group (alpha carbon), or a derivative thereof.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassOrganic acids and derivatives
ClassCarboxylic acids and derivatives
Sub ClassAmino acids, peptides, and analogues
Direct ParentAlpha amino acids and derivatives
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Alpha-amino acid or derivatives
  • Pyrroline carboxylic acid
  • Pyrroline carboxylic acid or derivatives
  • Pyrroline
  • Cyclic carboximidic acid
  • Lactim
  • Carboxylic acid
  • Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives
  • Propargyl-type 1,3-dipolar organic compound
  • Organic 1,3-dipolar compound
  • Azacycle
  • Organoheterocyclic compound
  • Organopnictogen compound
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Organic oxide
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Carbonyl group
  • Organic nitrogen compound
  • Organonitrogen compound
  • Aliphatic heteromonocyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic heteromonocyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Biological Properties
StatusDetected and Not Quantified
OriginEndogenous
Cellular Locations
  • Cytoplasm
  • Extracellular
Biofluid LocationsNot Available
Tissue Locations
  • Brain
  • Prostate
  • Skin
Pathways
NameSMPDB LinkKEGG Link
Glutathione MetabolismSMP00015 map00480
5-OxoprolinuriaSMP00143 Not Available
5-oxoprolinase deficiencySMP00500 Not Available
Glutathione Synthetase DeficiencySMP00337 Not Available
HawkinsinuriaSMP00190 Not Available
Propionic AcidemiaSMP00236 Not Available
ApplicationsNot Available
Biological RolesNot Available
Chemical RolesNot Available
Physical Properties
StateSolid
AppearanceWhite powder.
Experimental Properties
PropertyValue
Melting Point158°C (316.4°F)
Boiling PointNot Available
Solubility476.0 mg/mL at 13°C
LogPNot Available
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
Water Solubility151 g/LALOGPS
logP-1ALOGPS
logP-0.89ChemAxon
logS0.07ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Acidic)3.61ChemAxon
pKa (Strongest Basic)-2.2ChemAxon
Physiological Charge-1ChemAxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count3ChemAxon
Hydrogen Donor Count2ChemAxon
Polar Surface Area66.4 ŲChemAxon
Rotatable Bond Count1ChemAxon
Refractivity28.09 m³·mol⁻¹ChemAxon
Polarizability11.56 ųChemAxon
Number of Rings1ChemAxon
Bioavailability1ChemAxon
Rule of FiveYesChemAxon
Ghose FilterYesChemAxon
Veber's RuleYesChemAxon
MDDR-like RuleYesChemAxon
Spectra
Spectra
Spectrum TypeDescriptionSplash KeyDeposition DateView
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - GC-EI-TOF (Pegasus III TOF-MS system, Leco; GC 6890, Agilent Technologies) (2 TMS)splash10-0ab9-8900000000-f79dc90370ba38f587c92014-06-16View Spectrum
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - GC-EI-TOF (Non-derivatized)splash10-0ab9-8900000000-f79dc90370ba38f587c92017-09-12View Spectrum
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - GC-EI-TOF (Non-derivatized)splash10-0a4i-0900000000-90fb43273551aeb9b2c42017-09-12View Spectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, Positivesplash10-0a6r-9000000000-130a8f31f82e83c4be072016-09-22View Spectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (1 TMS) - 70eV, Positivesplash10-05fr-9200000000-d69b52257404ab658d5b2017-10-06View Spectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, PositiveNot Available2021-10-12View Spectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (TMS_1_2) - 70eV, PositiveNot Available2021-11-05View Spectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (TBDMS_1_1) - 70eV, PositiveNot Available2021-11-05View Spectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (TBDMS_1_2) - 70eV, PositiveNot Available2021-11-05View Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - Quattro_QQQ 10V, Positive (Annotated)splash10-001i-9500000000-ebc64308ec5d5bdb303e2012-07-24View Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - Quattro_QQQ 25V, Positive (Annotated)splash10-053r-9000000000-7377cb17491942e9589c2012-07-24View Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - Quattro_QQQ 40V, Positive (Annotated)splash10-053u-9000000000-fcab1396867356ebd6ae2012-07-24View Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QQ (API3000, Applied Biosystems) 10V, Negativesplash10-004i-0900000000-5b0c6536e1b3217b85442012-08-31View Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QQ (API3000, Applied Biosystems) 20V, Negativesplash10-004i-0900000000-c30ac0bd264c8007ef922012-08-31View Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QQ (API3000, Applied Biosystems) 30V, Negativesplash10-004i-5900000000-ea3a164653e4235716ae2012-08-31View Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QQ (API3000, Applied Biosystems) 40V, Negativesplash10-0f89-9000000000-f6620738e68f990d05942012-08-31View Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QQ (API3000, Applied Biosystems) 50V, Negativesplash10-0udi-9000000000-7937bee2e9a6d6b29cbd2012-08-31View Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QQ (API3000, Applied Biosystems) 10V, Negativesplash10-004i-0900000000-f20401903b234914b9362012-08-31View Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QQ (API3000, Applied Biosystems) 20V, Negativesplash10-004i-0900000000-9446bb65e0edd72cfd592012-08-31View Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QQ (API3000, Applied Biosystems) 30V, Negativesplash10-0059-7900000000-74eccdeb9f0d5fd176142012-08-31View Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QQ (API3000, Applied Biosystems) 40V, Negativesplash10-0f8a-9000000000-8786a9cd5e488192f34d2012-08-31View Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QQ (API3000, Applied Biosystems) 50V, Negativesplash10-0f6t-9000000000-ebcc1ac4acd525218e802012-08-31View Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QQ (API3000, Applied Biosystems) 10V, Positivesplash10-01q9-2900000000-754ae9b699ec1b22cd762012-08-31View Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QQ (API3000, Applied Biosystems) 20V, Positivesplash10-001i-9300000000-eabb8c4dc0d1111e04312012-08-31View Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QQ (API3000, Applied Biosystems) 30V, Positivesplash10-00lr-9100000000-1dd17702aee7e5bce6182012-08-31View Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QQ (API3000, Applied Biosystems) 40V, Positivesplash10-067i-9000000000-c9669794d3a8746be4982012-08-31View Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QQ (API3000, Applied Biosystems) 50V, Positivesplash10-014i-9000000000-9e103abb0a6ed890051e2012-08-31View Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QQ (API3000, Applied Biosystems) 10V, Positivesplash10-03e9-3900000000-da8cf252285c1d6165862012-08-31View Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QQ (API3000, Applied Biosystems) 20V, Positivesplash10-01q9-9400000000-96a7fe5a81188c49d1ba2012-08-31View Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QQ (API3000, Applied Biosystems) 30V, Positivesplash10-014i-9000000000-356215339a43217dea662012-08-31View Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QQ (API3000, Applied Biosystems) 40V, Positivesplash10-02vl-9000000000-ed47ec6e675eb338da192012-08-31View Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QQ (API3000, Applied Biosystems) 50V, Positivesplash10-014i-9000000000-f647da344adbdf7bfb1b2012-08-31View Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QTOF (UPLC Q-Tof Premier, Waters) , Positivesplash10-001i-9200000000-0bddc68d58c6fb981d1a2012-08-31View Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QTOF (UPLC Q-Tof Premier, Waters) , Negativesplash10-004i-0900000000-c70c79fa828bbf137ebc2012-08-31View Spectrum
MSMass Spectrum (Electron Ionization)splash10-001i-9000000000-6c87253da642bb4800df2019-05-16View Spectrum
1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 600 MHz, H2O, experimental)Not Available2012-12-04View Spectrum
1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 100 MHz, D2O, predicted)Not Available2021-09-29View Spectrum
1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 100 MHz, D2O, predicted)Not Available2021-09-29View Spectrum
1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 1000 MHz, D2O, predicted)Not Available2021-09-29View Spectrum
1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 1000 MHz, D2O, predicted)Not Available2021-09-29View Spectrum
1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 200 MHz, D2O, predicted)Not Available2021-09-29View Spectrum
1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 200 MHz, D2O, predicted)Not Available2021-09-29View Spectrum
1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 300 MHz, D2O, predicted)Not Available2021-09-29View Spectrum
1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 300 MHz, D2O, predicted)Not Available2021-09-29View Spectrum
1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 400 MHz, D2O, predicted)Not Available2021-09-29View Spectrum
1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 400 MHz, D2O, predicted)Not Available2021-09-29View Spectrum
1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 500 MHz, D2O, predicted)Not Available2021-09-29View Spectrum
1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 500 MHz, D2O, predicted)Not Available2021-09-29View Spectrum
1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 600 MHz, D2O, predicted)Not Available2021-09-29View Spectrum
1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 600 MHz, D2O, predicted)Not Available2021-09-29View Spectrum
1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 700 MHz, D2O, predicted)Not Available2021-09-29View Spectrum
1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 700 MHz, D2O, predicted)Not Available2021-09-29View Spectrum
1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 800 MHz, D2O, predicted)Not Available2021-09-29View Spectrum
1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 800 MHz, D2O, predicted)Not Available2021-09-29View Spectrum
1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 900 MHz, D2O, predicted)Not Available2021-09-29View Spectrum
1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 900 MHz, D2O, predicted)Not Available2021-09-29View Spectrum
2D NMR[1H, 13C]-HSQC NMR Spectrum (2D, 600 MHz, H2O, experimental)Not Available2012-12-05View Spectrum
Toxicity Profile
Route of ExposureNot Available
Mechanism of Toxicity5-Oxoprolinuria develops in moderate to severe cases of glutathione synthetase deficiency. The deficiency in glutathione synthetase leads to the accumulation of γ-glutamylcysteine, which is converted into 5-oxoproline by the action of γ-glutamyl cyclotransferase. The excessive formation of 5-oxoproline exceeds the capacity of 5-oxoprolinase, leading to accumulation of 5-oxoproline in body fluids causing metabolic acidosis and 5-oxoprolinuria. 5-Oxoproline accumulation is thought to be the cause of metabolic acidosis in Hawkinsinuria. 5-Oxoprolinase deficiency also leads to decreased conversion of 5-oxoproline to glutamate, resulting in elevated levels of 5-oxoproline in body fluids. 5-Oxoprolinuria has also been described in patients with urea cycle defects, such as ornithine transcarbamoylase deficiency or homocystinuria. In nephropathic cystinosis 5-oxoprolinuria may occur because of secondary impairment of the γ-glutamyl cycle resulting from decreased availability of free cysteine and can be corrected through cysteamine therapy. Transient 5-oxoprolinuria of unknown cause has been reported in very preterm infants. Limited availability of glycine in malnutrition and pregnancy as well as increased turnover of collagen, fibrinogen and other proteins containing considerable amounts of 5-oxoproline in patients with severe burns or Stevens-Johnson syndrome may lead to 5-oxoprolinuria. In addition, certain drugs, such as paracetamol, vigabatrin or some antibiotics (flucloxacillin, netimicin), are known to induce 5-oxoprolinuria, probably through interaction with the γ-glutamyl cycle. Particular infant formulas and tomato juice may contain modified proteins with increased content of 5-oxoproline. (15)
Metabolism5-Oxoproline is part of the glutathione metabolism pathway. Degradation of glutathione is initiated by γ-glutamyl transpeptidase, which catalyses the transfer of its γ-glutamyl-group to acceptors. The γ-glutamyl residues are substrates of the γ-glutamyl-cyclotransferase, which converts them to 5-oxoproline and the corresponding amino acids. Conversion of 5-oxoproline to glutamate is catalysed by 5-oxoprolinase. (15)
Toxicity ValuesNot Available
Lethal DoseNot Available
Carcinogenicity (IARC Classification)No indication of carcinogenicity to humans (not listed by IARC).
Uses/SourcesThis is an endogenously produced metabolite found in the human body. It is used in metabolic reactions, catabolic reactions or waste generation.
Minimum Risk LevelNot Available
Health EffectsChronically high levels of pyroglutamic acid are associated with at least 5 inborn errors of metabolism including: 5-Oxoprolinuria, 5-oxoprolinase deficiency, Glutathione Synthetase Deficiency, Hawkinsinuria and Propionic acidemia.
SymptomsPatients with the moderate variant of glutathione synthetase deficiency usually present during the neonatal period with severe and chronic metabolic acidosis, mild to moderate haemolytic anaemia, jaundice and 5-oxoprolinuria. After the neonatal period, the condition usually stabilises, but patients may become critically ill during infections owing to pronounced acidosis and electrolyte imbalances. Several patients have died during such episodes. In addition to the symptoms mentioned above, patients with severe GS deficiency develop progressive CNS symptoms, e.g. mental retardation, seizures, spasticity, ataxia and intention tremor. In addition, some patients suffer from recurrent severe bacterial infections, which is probably due to defective granulocyte function. Hawkinsinuria is characterised by failure to thrive and metabolic acidosis in infancy. After the 1st year of life the condition appears to be asymptomatic. Early weaning from breastfeeding seems to precipitate the disease; the condition may be asymptomatic in breastfed infants. 5-Oxoprolinase Deficiency: Up to now, eight patients in six different families have been described. The clinical symptoms are inconstant and very heterogeneous, including renal stone formation, enterocolitis, neonatal hypoglycaemia, microcytic anaemia, microcephaly and mental retardation. It remains to be established wheter symptoms in identified patients are merely a coincidence. (15)
TreatmentGlutathione Synthetase Deficiency: The clinical management of GS deficient patients is aimed at correction of acidosis, prevention of haemolytic crises and support of endogenous defence against reactive oxygen species (ROS). In the neonatal period, correction of metabolic acidosis, electrolyte imbalances, treatment of anaemia and excessive hyperbilirubinaemia are of crucial importance. Correction of acidosis can be reached through bicarbonate, citrate or tris-hydroxymethyl aminomethane (THAM). Doses of up to 10 mmol/kg/day, or even higher in episodes of acute infections, may be required. Repeated blood transfusions may be necessary in patients with massive haemolysis. Drugs and foods known to precipitate haemolytic crises in patients with glucose- 6-phosphatase dehydrogenase deficiency should be avoided. Successful treatment with erythropoietin has been reported in one patient. Early supplementation with vitamin E and vitamin C are thought to replenish the lack of GSH as a scavenger of free radicals. Recommended doses are 10 mg/kg/day for vitamin E and 100 mg/kg/day for vitamin C. A longterm follow-up study of 28 patients suggested that early supplementation with both vitamins may prevent CNS damage and improve the long-term clinical outcome in GS-deficient patients. The value of N-acetylcysteine, which is known to protect cells from oxidative stress in vitro, in the treatment of GS deficiency is controversial. It was suggested that the low intracellular GSH concentrations and cysteine availabilty might be increased by N-acetylcysteine. However, supplementation with N-acetylcysteine should not be recommended, because it was shown at least in cultured fibroblasts that patients with GS deficiency accumulate cysteine, which is known to be neurotoxic in excessive amounts. A therapeutic trial with orally administered GSH showed no lasting benefit in two patients with GS deficiency. GSH esters, lipid-soluble preparations which are easily transported into cells where they are converted into GSH, have been tried in animal models of GSH deficiency and in two patients with GS deficiency. However, associated toxic effects due to production of alcohols as a by-product during hydrolysis to release GSH make them of limited use. In vitro studies have shown that addition of S-acetylglutathione to the medium of cultured fibroblasts from patients with GS deficiency normalised intracellular GSH content. Owing to the rarity of the disease and the heterogeneity of the clinical condition the prognosis for individual patients is difficult to predict. Early diagnosis, correction of acidosis and early supplementation with vitamin E and vitamin C appear to be the most important factors regarding the survival and the long-term outcome. Hawkinsinuria: Symptoms in infancy respond to a return to breastfeeding or a diet restricted in tyrosine and phenylalanine along with vitamin C supplementation. The condition is asymptomatic after the 1st year of life, and affected infants are reported to have developed normally. 5-Oxoprolinase Deficiency: No specific treatment has been proposed or tried. (15)
Normal Concentrations
Not Available
Abnormal Concentrations
Not Available
DrugBank IDDB03088
HMDB IDHMDB00267
PubChem Compound ID7405
ChEMBL IDCHEMBL397976
ChemSpider ID7127
KEGG IDC01879
UniProt IDNot Available
OMIM ID
ChEBI ID18183
BioCyc IDCPD-589
CTD IDNot Available
Stitch IDNot Available
PDB IDPCA
ACToR IDNot Available
Wikipedia LinkPyroglutamic acid
References
Synthesis Reference

John G. Black, Ian R. Scott, “Pyroglutamic acid esters, their synthesis and use in topical products.” U.S. Patent US4774255, issued December, 1974.

MSDSLink
General References
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Gene Regulation
Up-Regulated GenesNot Available
Down-Regulated GenesNot Available

Targets

General Function:
Not Available
Specific Function:
Alpha-amylase activity
Gene Name:
AMY2B
Uniprot ID:
P19961
Molecular Weight:
57709.49 Da
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  1. Overington JP, Al-Lazikani B, Hopkins AL: How many drug targets are there? Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006 Dec;5(12):993-6. [17139284 ]
  2. Imming P, Sinning C, Meyer A: Drugs, their targets and the nature and number of drug targets. Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006 Oct;5(10):821-34. [17016423 ]
  3. Berman HM, Westbrook J, Feng Z, Gilliland G, Bhat TN, Weissig H, Shindyalov IN, Bourne PE: The Protein Data Bank. Nucleic Acids Res. 2000 Jan 1;28(1):235-42. [10592235 ]
General Function:
Vascular endothelial growth factor receptor binding
Specific Function:
Growth factor active in angiogenesis, vasculogenesis and endothelial cell growth. Induces endothelial cell proliferation, promotes cell migration, inhibits apoptosis and induces permeabilization of blood vessels. Binds to the FLT1/VEGFR1 and KDR/VEGFR2 receptors, heparan sulfate and heparin. NRP1/Neuropilin-1 binds isoforms VEGF-165 and VEGF-145. Isoform VEGF165B binds to KDR but does not activate downstream signaling pathways, does not activate angiogenesis and inhibits tumor growth.
Gene Name:
VEGFA
Uniprot ID:
P15692
Molecular Weight:
27042.205 Da
References
  1. Overington JP, Al-Lazikani B, Hopkins AL: How many drug targets are there? Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006 Dec;5(12):993-6. [17139284 ]
  2. Imming P, Sinning C, Meyer A: Drugs, their targets and the nature and number of drug targets. Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006 Oct;5(10):821-34. [17016423 ]
  3. Berman HM, Westbrook J, Feng Z, Gilliland G, Bhat TN, Weissig H, Shindyalov IN, Bourne PE: The Protein Data Bank. Nucleic Acids Res. 2000 Jan 1;28(1):235-42. [10592235 ]
General Function:
Metal ion binding
Specific Function:
Not Available
Gene Name:
AMY1A
Uniprot ID:
P04745
Molecular Weight:
57767.49 Da
References
  1. Overington JP, Al-Lazikani B, Hopkins AL: How many drug targets are there? Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006 Dec;5(12):993-6. [17139284 ]
  2. Imming P, Sinning C, Meyer A: Drugs, their targets and the nature and number of drug targets. Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006 Oct;5(10):821-34. [17016423 ]
General Function:
Rrna binding
Specific Function:
Binds to actin on the surface of endothelial cells; once bound, angiogenin is endocytosed and translocated to the nucleus. Stimulates ribosomal RNA synthesis including that containing the initiation site sequences of 45S rRNA. Cleaves tRNA within anticodon loops to produce tRNA-derived stress-induced fragments (tiRNAs) which inhibit protein synthesis and triggers the assembly of stress granules (SGs). Angiogenin induces vascularization of normal and malignant tissues. Angiogenic activity is regulated by interaction with RNH1 in vivo.
Gene Name:
ANG
Uniprot ID:
P03950
Molecular Weight:
16549.95 Da
References
  1. Overington JP, Al-Lazikani B, Hopkins AL: How many drug targets are there? Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006 Dec;5(12):993-6. [17139284 ]
  2. Imming P, Sinning C, Meyer A: Drugs, their targets and the nature and number of drug targets. Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006 Oct;5(10):821-34. [17016423 ]
General Function:
Zinc ion binding
Specific Function:
May play a role in the adhesive and proteolytic events that occur during lymphocyte emigration or may function in ectodomain shedding of lymphocyte surface target proteins, such as FASL and CD40L. May be involved in sperm maturation.
Gene Name:
ADAM28
Uniprot ID:
Q9UKQ2
Molecular Weight:
87147.04 Da
References
  1. Berman HM, Westbrook J, Feng Z, Gilliland G, Bhat TN, Weissig H, Shindyalov IN, Bourne PE: The Protein Data Bank. Nucleic Acids Res. 2000 Jan 1;28(1):235-42. [10592235 ]
General Function:
Immunoglobulin receptor binding
Specific Function:
Not Available
Gene Name:
IGLC1
Uniprot ID:
P0CG04
Molecular Weight:
11347.585 Da
References
  1. Berman HM, Westbrook J, Feng Z, Gilliland G, Bhat TN, Weissig H, Shindyalov IN, Bourne PE: The Protein Data Bank. Nucleic Acids Res. 2000 Jan 1;28(1):235-42. [10592235 ]
General Function:
Not Available
Specific Function:
In the hair cortex, hair keratin intermediate filaments are embedded in an interfilamentous matrix, consisting of hair keratin-associated protein (KRTAP), which are essential for the formation of a rigid and resistant hair shaft through their extensive disulfide bond cross-linking with abundant cysteine residues of hair keratins. The matrix proteins include the high-sulfur and high-glycine-tyrosine keratins.
Gene Name:
KRTAP5-2
Uniprot ID:
Q701N4
Molecular Weight:
16270.68 Da
References
  1. Berman HM, Westbrook J, Feng Z, Gilliland G, Bhat TN, Weissig H, Shindyalov IN, Bourne PE: The Protein Data Bank. Nucleic Acids Res. 2000 Jan 1;28(1):235-42. [10592235 ]
General Function:
Not Available
Specific Function:
Neuropeptides that play a significant role in the regulation of food intake and sleep-wakefulness, possibly by coordinating the complex behavioral and physiologic responses of these complementary homeostatic functions. A broader role in the homeostatic regulation of energy metabolism, autonomic function, hormonal balance and the regulation of body fluids, is also suggested. Orexin-A binds to both OX1R and OX2R with a high affinity, whereas orexin-B binds only to OX2R with a similar high affinity.
Gene Name:
HCRT
Uniprot ID:
O43612
Molecular Weight:
13362.51 Da
References
  1. Berman HM, Westbrook J, Feng Z, Gilliland G, Bhat TN, Weissig H, Shindyalov IN, Bourne PE: The Protein Data Bank. Nucleic Acids Res. 2000 Jan 1;28(1):235-42. [10592235 ]
General Function:
Not Available
Specific Function:
Inhibits gastrointestinal motility and gastric acid secretion. Could function as a structural component of gastric mucus, possibly by stabilizing glycoproteins in the mucus gel through interactions with carbohydrate side chains (By similarity).
Gene Name:
TFF2
Uniprot ID:
Q03403
Molecular Weight:
14284.12 Da
References
  1. Berman HM, Westbrook J, Feng Z, Gilliland G, Bhat TN, Weissig H, Shindyalov IN, Bourne PE: The Protein Data Bank. Nucleic Acids Res. 2000 Jan 1;28(1):235-42. [10592235 ]
General Function:
Protein kinase activity
Specific Function:
Chemotactic factor that attracts monocytes, lymphocytes, basophils and eosinophils. May play a role in neoplasia and inflammatory host responses. This protein can bind heparin. The processed form MCP-2(6-76) does not show monocyte chemotactic activity, but inhibits the chemotactic effect most predominantly of CCL7, and also of CCL2 and CCL5 and CCL8.
Gene Name:
CCL8
Uniprot ID:
P80075
Molecular Weight:
11246.24 Da
General Function:
Antigen binding
Specific Function:
Not Available
Gene Name:
Not Available
Uniprot ID:
P01709
Molecular Weight:
11557.51 Da
General Function:
Chloride ion binding
Specific Function:
Not Available
Gene Name:
AMY2A
Uniprot ID:
P04746
Molecular Weight:
57706.51 Da