N-Acetylcysteine is a commonly used antioxidant that is broadly effective despite its limited
reactive oxygen species (ROS) reactivity. Chemoprotection by N-acetylcysteine frequently …

N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is a membrane-permeable cysteine precursor capable of enhancing
the intracellular cysteine pool, enhancing cellular glutathione (GSH) synthesis, and thus …

Abstract Background and Aims Several studies have highlighted the potent antioxidant
properties of N‐acetyl cysteine (NAC). This review aimed to assess the impact of NAC on …

Acrolein is a notorious aldehyde with hazardous impacts on humans. γ-Aminobutyric acid
(GABA) is a functional amino acid present widely in foods. This study aimed at investigating …

Reactive carbonyl species (RCS), which are abundant in the environment and are produced
in vivo under stress, covalently bind to nucleophilic residues such as cysteine (Cys) in …

Background Retrospective studies revealed that cigarette smoking enhances risk of
incidence and worsens prognosis in pancreatic cancer (PC) patients. Poor prognosis in …

The oxidative stress and inflammation played the key roles in the development of
atherosclerotic coronary plaques. However, the relationships between pro/antioxidant …

Cytotoxic effects of cigarette smoke are thought to be causes of cigarette smoking-related
diseases such as respiratory infection, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and …

Abstract Background Surfactant proteins (SP) A and D belong to collectin family proteins,
which play important roles in innate immune response in the lung. We previously …

Cucurbitacin B (CuB) is a natural triterpenoid with diverse pharmacological effects including
potent anticancer activity. However, its oral bioavailability is hampered by limited …