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| Chemical Name | (2R)-2-acetamido-3-sulfanyl-propanoic acid |
| Chemical Formula | C5H9NO3S |
| CAS Number | 616-91-1 |
| Chemical Information | HMDB01890 |
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| Abnormal Biofluid Concentrations | Not Available |
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Introduction
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Acetylcysteine is the N-acetyl derivative of the amino acid L-cysteine, and is a precursor in the formation of the antioxidant glutathione in the body. The thiol (sulfhydryl) group confers antioxidant effects and is able to reduce free radicals. wikipedia
It is used as a mucolytic agent to reduce the viscosity of mucous secretions. It has also been shown to have antiviral effects in patients with HIV due to inhibition of viral stimulation by reactive oxygen intermediates. -- Pubchem
Acetylcysteine is a pharmacological agent used in the management of paracetamol overdose. For these indications, acetylcysteine is available under the trade names Mucomyst (Bristol-Myers Squibb) and Parvolex (GSK.-- Wikipedia
Biological Function
Catabolism
Diseases / Conditions Related to Nutrition
Other (Monogenic) Disorders
- Homocysteinemia OMIM: 603174