N,N'-diacetyl-L-cystine (DiNAC) is the disulphide dimer of N-acetylcysteine with immunomodulating properties. N,N'-diacetyl-L-cystine is a potent, orally active modulator of contact sensitivity/delayed type hypersensitivity reactions in rodents. N,N'-diacetyl-L-cystine also has antiatherosclerotic effects in Watanabe-heritable hyperlipidemic rabbit (WHHL) rabbits.

Product information

CAS Number: 5545-17-5

Molecular Weight: 324.37

Formula: C10H16N2O6S2

Synonym:

DiNAC

(Ac-Cys-OH)2

Chemical Name: (2R)-3-{[(2R)-2-carboxy-2-acetamidoethyl]disulfanyl}-2-acetamidopropanoic acid

Smiles: CC(=O)N[C@@H](CSSC[C@H](NC(C)=O)C(O)=O)C(O)=O

InChiKey: YTPQSLLEROSACP-YUMQZZPRSA-N

InChi: InChI=1S/C10H16N2O6S2/c1-5(13)11-7(9(15)16)3-19-20-4-8(10(17)18)12-6(2)14/h7-8H,3-4H2,1-2H3,(H,11,13)(H,12,14)(H,15,16)(H,17,18)/t7-,8-/m0/s1

Technical Data

Appearance: Solid Power

Purity: ≥98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Solubility: DMSO : 125 mg/mL (385.36 mM; Need ultrasonic).

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical or refer to Certificate of Analysis

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and -20 ^oC for 1 year or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Shelf Life: ≥12 months if stored properly.

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 ^oC for 1 month or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Drug Formulation: To be determined

HS Tariff Code: 382200

How to use

In Vivo:

N,N'-Diacetyl-L-cystine (DiNAC; 0-973.11 μg/kg; oral administration; daily; for 12 weeks; WHHL rabbits) treatment reduces by 50% thoracic aorta atherosclerosis, without affecting plasma lipid levels.

References:

1. Wagberg 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.
2. Sarnstrand B, et al. N,N'-Diacetyl-L-cystine-the disulfide dimer of N-acetylcysteine-is a potent modulator of contact sensitivity/delayed type hypersensitivity reactions in rodents. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 1999 Mar;288(3):1174-84.

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