Products Human albumin is commercially available as an infusion solution for intravenous use. Structure and properties Human albumin is a monomeric protein with a heart-shaped structure that can be extracted from human plasma for the production of drugs. In the body, it is produced by the liver. The mature protein consists of 585 amino acids, … Albumin: Protein in the Blood
Taurine is an organic acid that has become particularly well known in connection with trendy energy drinks, the positive and negative effects of which have caused a hullabaloo. With the strength of a bull, it is supposed to work, according to advertising slogans. To this end, as a derivative of amino acids, it is rumored … Taurine: Function & Diseases
Products Eye drops containing the active ingredient N-acetylcysteine are no longer commercially available as finished drug products in many countries. They can be prepared in a pharmacy as an extemporaneous preparation. Structure and properties N-acetylcysteine (C5H9NO3, Mr = 163.2 g/mol) is -acetylated derivative of the amino acid cysteine with a free sulfhydryl group. It exists … N-Acetylcysteine Eye Drops
Products Taurine is commercially available in tablet and capsule form, usually as a dietary supplement. There are also a few drugs approved for supplementation. Taurine was first isolated from ox bile in 1827. The name is derived from the technical name of beef, ,. Taurine is a well-known ingredient in energy drinks. According to a … Taurine
The term licorice is used for the extract from the root of the licorice (raw licorice) as well as for finished confectionery products that contain raw licorice as a basic substance. In addition, the extract was already used in ancient times as an expectorant and mucolytic as well as an anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic agent. Especially … Licorice: Intolerance & Allergy
Products Some preparations containing amino acids are approved as medicinal products. These include, for example, methionine tablets or infusion preparations for parenteral nutrition. Amino acids are also marketed as dietary supplements, such as lysine, arginine, glutamine, and cysteine tablets. Protein powders such as whey protein can also be counted as amino acid supplements. Amino acids … Amino Acids
Products Cysteine is commercially available in tablet form as a dietary supplement. Structure and properties L-cysteine (C3H7NO2S, Mr = 121.2 g/mol) is a nonessential sulfur-containing amino acid, with a sulfhydryl group on the side chain (-SH). Effects Cysteine (ATC V06CA) is a precursor of glutathione, which has antioxidant and cell-protective properties. Keratin, an important building … Cysteine
Structure and properties The endogenous substance cystine (C6H12N2O4S2, Mr = 240.30 g/mol) consists of two molecules of the amino acid cysteine. Indications As a dietary supplement for hair loss and brittle nails.
Albumins are blood proteins that belong to the globular protein group. Their most important function in the human body is to maintain colloid osmotic pressure. What is albumin? Albumins are proteins that belong to the plasma protein group. Human albumins are also known as human albumin. The blood proteins have a molecular mass of approximately … Albumin: Function & Diseases
Aldehyde oxidase represents an enzyme that degrades aldehydes in vertebrates. It is found in various tissues of mammals and humans. The exact function of aldehyde oxidase is not yet known. What is aldehyde oxidase? Aldehyde oxidase (AOX1) helps in the enzymatic breakdown of aldehydes in the body. However, it has also been found to break … Aldehyde Oxidase: Function & Diseases
Hair anatomy and physiology Hairs are horny filaments formed by test tube-shaped invaginations of the epidermis. The portion protruding obliquely from the skin is called the hair shaft. Inserted into the skin and extending to the subcutis is the so-called hair follicle. The hair also includes the sebaceous glands, which open into the hair funnel, … Hair Anatomy and Physiology
Products N-acetylcysteine is found in numerous products, including ACC Sandoz (formerly ACC eco), Ecomucyl, Fluimucil, Mucostop, and Solmucol. The original Fluimucil was first approved in many countries in 1966. Acetylcysteine is usually administered perorally in the form of effervescent tablets, lozenges, lingual tablets, powders, granules, capsules or syrups. Injection solutions, ampoules for aerosol devices, and … N-Acetylcysteine