Medical Term: N Acetyl L cysteine defined

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What is N Acetyl L cysteine?

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Term Definition: The N-acetyl derivative of CYSTEINE. 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.

 

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