a review on various uses of n-acetyl cysteine
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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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A Review on Various Uses of N-Acetyl Cysteine
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 g...
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cell journalجلد ۱۹، شماره ۱، صفحات ۱۱-۱۷
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