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Regarding its multi-functionality as a nutrient, protein folding, and major component for redox balance due to its involvement in glutathione synthesis, disruption of cysteine homeostasis appears to be promising strategy for induction of cancer cell death
4 NAC is used primarily as an expectorant for bronchitis but has also shown success in animal models in reducing lipid peroxidation, which results in cellular damage from free radicals and plays a notable role in atherosclerosis
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