1. Metal ion analysis and masking
As a masking agent, it is used for spectrophotometric or titration methods to determine metal ions such as cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc, cadmium, mercury, etc; Simultaneously used for quantitative analysis of calcium and magnesium in steel raw materials.
Its thiol group (- SH) can form stable complexes with metal ions, improving detection specificity.
2. Research on reducing agents and antioxidants
Serve as a reducing agent in hemolysin assays, protecting the activity of biomolecules and maintaining a reducing environment.
Research on antioxidant mechanisms at the cellular or tissue level by clearing free radicals and inhibiting oxidative stress.
3. Microbial cultivation and counting
Supporting the growth, cultivation, and counting of anaerobic bacteria may promote the proliferation of specific bacterial communities by adjusting the redox potential or providing a sulfur source.
4. Research on endocrine and metabolic regulation
Inhibiting the activity of somatostatin, indirectly promoting the secretion of growth hormone (GH) and insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), for the study of animal growth axis regulation mechanism.
Significantly affecting energy, protein, and calcium phosphorus metabolism, such as improving nutrient utilization efficiency in dairy and mink models.
5. Molecular mechanism and gene expression analysis
Regulating the gene expression of growth hormone receptor (GHR), insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1) and their receptors in the liver, revealing their molecular cascade effects on the growth signaling pathway.
By activating the Wnt signaling pathway or affecting lipid metabolism related factors (such as biotinidase), it is used for studying the mechanisms of liver toxicity or metabolic disorders.
6. Toxicology and safety assessment
Inducing lipid deposition, oxidative stress, and inflammatory response in zebrafish models provides a model basis for the mechanism of drug induced liver toxicity.
Clarify the safe dosage range (such as cows ≤ 150 g/day) and guide dose control in experimental design