Into the Redox Control: N-Acetyl-Cysteine Pleiotropic Effects from the Laboratory to Clinical Applications

    December 2013 in “ Acupuncture and related therapies ”
    Tiziana Parasassi, Roberto Brunelli, Ewa K. Krasnowska, Thomas Lundeberg, Eugenia Pittaluga, Maria Romano
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    TLDR N-acetyl-cysteine shows promise in treating various diseases and may improve skin and hair conditions, but more research is needed on dosages and long-term effects.
    The document from 2014 explores the therapeutic potential of N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC) in redox regulation and its effects on various diseases, including cancer, endometriosis, and dermatological conditions like alopecia and vitiligo. It reports that NAC can induce differentiation and inhibit proliferation in both normal and cancer cells, potentially through its interaction with thiol redox switches. In a murine model of endometriosis, NAC treatment resulted in a significant decrease in endometriomas mass and reduced cell proliferation. A clinical study with 47 endometriosis patients showed a small reduction in ovarian cysts dimension after three months of NAC treatment without adverse effects. Additionally, preliminary case studies indicated that a combination of NAC with melatonin and selenomethionine might improve skin conditions and promote hair regrowth in alopecia universalis. However, the document emphasizes the need for further studies to determine optimal dosages, treatment modalities, and to understand the long-term effects of such treatments.
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