ACETYLCYSTEINE
\ˈasɪtˌɪlsɪstˌa͡ɪn], \ˈasɪtˌɪlsɪstˌaɪn], \ˈa_s_ɪ_t_ˌɪ_l_s_ɪ_s_t_ˌaɪ_n]\
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The N-acetyl derivative of CYSTEINE. It is used as a mucolytic agent to reduce the viscosity of mucous secretions. It has also been shown to have antiviral effects in patients with HIV due to inhibition of viral stimulation by reactive oxygen intermediates.
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Dopamine Acetyltransferase
- An enzyme that catalyzes the of groups from acetyl-CoA to arylamines. They have wide specificity for aromatic amines, particularly serotonin, and can also catalyze acetyl transfer between arylamines without CoA. EC 2.3.1.5.