N-acetylcysteine modulates markers of oxidation, inflammation and infection in tuberculosis
Mapamba D, Sabi I, Lalashowi J, Sauli E, Buza J, Olomi W, Mtafya B, Kibona M, Bakhuli A, Rachow A, Velen K, Hoelscher M, Ntinginya N, Charalambous S, Churchyard G, Wallis R, consortium T. N-acetylcysteine modulates markers of oxidation, inflammation and infection in tuberculosis. Journal Of Infection 2025, 106379. PMID: 39756697, DOI: 10.1016/j.jinf.2024.106379.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdjunctive N-acetylcysteineN-acetylcysteinePulmonary tuberculosisEx vivo whole blood cultureAffecting IL-10Effect of N-acetylcysteineFar-advanced pulmonary tuberculosisRecovery of lung functionN-acetylcysteine treatmentWhole blood culturesHost-directed therapiesPost-tuberculosis lung diseaseReduction of oxidative stressClearance of MtbAnti-inflammatory effectsBiomarkers of oxidationBlood culturesSecondary endpointsTotal glutathionePreclinical modelsClinical outcomesMtb burdenMonth 1Healthy volunteersIL-10