Cell Journal [Yakhteh]. 2017; 19 (1): 11-17
in English
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ABSTRACT
N-acetyl cysteine [NAC], as a nutritional supplement, is a greatly applied antioxidant in vivo and in vitro. NAC is a precursor of L-cysteine that results in glutathione elevation biosynthesis. It acts directly as a scavenger of free radicals, especially oxygen radicals. NAC is a powerful antioxidant. It is also recommended as a potential treatment option for different disorders resulted from generation of free oxygen radicals. Additionally, it is a protected and endured mucolytic drug that mellows tenacious mucous discharges. It has been used for treatment of various diseases in a direct action or in a combination with some other medications. This paper presents a review on various applications of NAC in treatment of several diseases
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Oxidative Stress
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Antioxidants
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Cell J. [Yakhteh]
Year:
2017
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