Cys53 to Cys165 and Cys182 to Cys189, and what they hold together

Published 24 October 2026 · REVIVE LAB UAE Research Desk · 5 min read
The 191-residue chain contains four cysteines paired as Cys53-Cys165, a long-range bond that ties the first crossover loop to the fourth helix, and Cys182-Cys189, a short loop near the carboxyl terminus. Correct pairing is required for the native fold; mispaired or reduced forms are distinct species. For a recombinant protein, confirming the disulfide pattern by peptide mapping is part of establishing identity.

The large loop

Cys53 to Cys165 spans more than a hundred residues and closes a large loop that constrains the relative position of the helices. Breaking it changes the fold significantly. It is the structurally important bond.

It forms in the oxidising environment the protein is secreted into, and in recombinant production it must form correctly during folding or refolding.

The small loop

Cys182 to Cys189 closes a seven-residue loop near the carboxyl terminus. It has a smaller structural role and is near the receptor-binding surface. Both bonds are present in all native isoforms.

Together they give somatropin its two intrachain bridges; there are no free cysteines in the native protein.

How pairing is confirmed

The protein is digested under non-reducing conditions and the fragments analysed by mass spectrometry; peptides still joined by a disulfide appear at the combined mass, and their identities fix which cysteines are paired. This is a standard identity test for disulfide-containing biologics and is one of the ways a recombinant protein certificate differs from a peptide certificate.

Somatropin is supplied by REVIVE LAB UAE for laboratory research use only, with identity and purity documented for the batch. It is not for human or veterinary use, and no dosing, administration or protocol guidance is provided.

What it costs

FormatStrengthPriceAvailability
HGH Somatropin Pack24 mg (72 IU)AED 850In stock

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Frequently asked

The large loop?

Cys53 to Cys165 spans more than a hundred residues and closes a large loop that constrains the relative position of the helices. Breaking it changes the fold significantly. It is the structurally important bond.

Does REVIVE LAB UAE provide dosing guidance?

No. REVIVE LAB UAE supplies research materials and provides no dosing, administration or protocol guidance of any kind. Every product is sold for laboratory research use only and is not for human or veterinary consumption.

How fast is delivery in the UAE?

Stock is held in Dubai. An order confirmed before 4 PM Dubai time is dispatched the same working day, reaching Dubai and Abu Dhabi the same day and the remaining emirates within 24 hours. Delivery is AED 40 flat and free over AED 700.

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Supplied for laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary consumption. REVIVE LAB UAE provides no dosing, administration or protocol guidance.