N,N'-Diacetyl-L-cystine

Description: N,N'-Diacetyl-L-cystine (DiNAC) is the disulphide dimer of N-acetylcysteine with immunomodulating properties. N,N'-diacetyl-L-cystine also has antiatherosclerotic effects in Watanabe-heritable hyperlipidemic rabbit (WHHL) rabbits. N,N'-diacetyl-L-cystine is also an effective and orally active modulator of contact sensitivity/delayed-type hypersensitivity reactions in rodents. Target: Others. Smiles: CC(=O)N[C@@H](CSSC[C@H](NC(C)=O)C(O)=O)C(O)=O. References: Wågberg M, et al. N,N'-diacetyl-L-cystine (DiNAC), the disulphide dimer of N-acetylcysteine, inhibits atherosclerosis in WHHL rabbits: evidence for immunomodulatory agents as a new approach to prevent atherosclerosis. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 2001 Oct,299(1):76-82.