Acetylcysteine (NAC): Mechanistic Powerhouse and Strategi...

2025-10-19

Explore how Acetylcysteine (N-acetylcysteine, NAC) is redefining translational research in oncology, respiratory, and hepatic models. This thought-leadership article merges deep mechanistic insight with actionable strategy, highlighting NAC’s role as an antioxidant precursor for glutathione biosynthesis, a mucolytic agent, and an indispensable tool for modeling chemoresistance in advanced 3D tumor-stroma systems. Drawing on pivotal studies and cross-referencing leading content, we present a transformative vision for leveraging NAC in experimental design and translational workflows.