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Schematic view of the mechanisms of NAC and NACET on promoting RPE cells’ resistance to oxidative stress. NACET was more effective than NAC because it acted directly by reacting more rapidly with ROS (1) and within the cell by increasing the concentration of available GSH (2). The arrowhead lines represent positive influences, flat-ended lines indicate negative influences. AMD, age-related macular degeneration.
