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A NAC for controversy. Clearinghouse, AIDS Newsletter Database, P.O. Box 6003, Rockville, MD 20849-6003. 800-458-5231 ext. 5714. A fee will apply.

GMHC Treat Issues. 1997 Mar;11(3):7, 10-2. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE AIDS/97702564
Gilden D; Cadman J

Abstract: NAC (N-acetylcysteine) is a compound essential for the synthesis of glutathione, a cellular antioxidant. Administration of NAC is useful in prolonging survival, and people with HIV should avoid behaviors such as chronic use of alcohol or acetaminophen (Tylenol) that deplete glutathione. Glutathione is a key compound for the smooth functioning of all cells, and is composed of three amino acids. Research is presented on one study.
Keywords: Acetylcysteine/*PHARMACOLOGY/THERAPEUTIC USE CD4 Lymphocyte Count Clinical Trials, Phase I Disease Progression Female Glutathione/*BIOSYNTHESIS/*PHARMACOLOGY HIV Infections/*DRUG THERAPY Human Male United States Viral Load NEWSLETTER ARTICLEKWDacetylcysteine/KWDpharmacology/therapeuticusecd4lymphocytecountclinicaltrials,phaseidiseaseprogressionfemaleglutathione/KWDbiosynthesis/KWDpharmacologyhivinfections/KWDdrugtherapyhumanmaleunitedstatesviralloadnewsletterarticle
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