About The Medical Condition Acid, Mercapturic

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Acid, Mercapturic

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Acid, Mercapturic Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Acid, Mercapturic?

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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