N-Acetylcysteine as Modulator of the Essential Trace Elements Copper and Zinc
N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is a frequently prescribed drug and known for its metal chelating capability. However, to date it is not well characterized whether NAC intake affects the homeostasis of essential trace elements. As a precursor of glutathione (GSH), NAC also has the potential to modulate the c...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-11-01
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| Series: | Antioxidants |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/9/11/1117 |