Cystine
Back to search| Scientific Name: | Cystine |
| Brand Name: | Not Available |
| Company Owner: | Not Available |
| Mechanism Of Action | Certain conditions, e. g. an acetaminophen overdose, deplete hepatic glutathione and subject the tissues to oxidative stress resulting in loss of cellular integrity. L-Cystine serves as a major precursor for synthesis of glutathione. |
| Description of the Drug: | Cystine is an oxidated derivative of the amino acid cysteine found in various nutritional products, acne treatments, and creams to treat cervical injury or inflammation. |
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Source: DrugBank Online – DrugBank.com. Retrieved 2023-01-23 from https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00138
