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Name Cysteine
Description A thiol-containing non-essential amino acid that is oxidized to form CYSTINE. [MeSH]
Related Names/Sources N-Acetyl Cysteine;  N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine (NAC);  NAC;  Cysteine Hydrochloride;  L-Cysteine;  L-Cysteine Hydrochloride
Related Brands Brands that contain this ingredient
Reference Links Uses (in humans)
   Cysteine   [ClinicalTrials.gov]
   Clinical Trial Literature  [PubMed]
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   Adverse Effects (in humans)
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   Poisoning Literature  [PubMed]
   Mechanism of Action
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Last updated: 24 October 2007