Post-Intake of S-Ethyl Cysteine and S-Methyl Cysteine Improved LPS-Induced Acute Lung Injury in Mice

The effects of S-ethyl cysteine (SEC) and S-methyl cysteine (SMC) on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced acute lung injury in mice were examined. Eight hours after LPS challenge, SEC or SMC was supplied in drinking water at 0.5% or 1% for 3 days. LPS increased lung myeloperoxidase activity, neutrophil...

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Main Authors: Te-chun Hsia, Mei-chin Yin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-08-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
LPS
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/8/8/507