N-acetyl cysteine

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N-acetyl cysteine (en·

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l sis·tēn),

n a form of cysteine not found in food sources. Also an antioxidant. Has been used in chronic bronchitis, as an adjunct in nitroglycerin therapy for angina, and as a treatment for Alzheimer's disease. Can be hepatotoxic in large doses.

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