Any ester of L-cysteine.
ChEBI ID: 61894
| Member | Definition | Role |
|---|---|---|
| mecysteine | An L-cysteinyl ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxylic acid group of L-cysteine with methanol. It is used (as the hydrochloride salt) as a mucolytic for the treatment of respiratory disorders associated with productive cough. | methyl L-cysteinate |
| Timeframe | Studies, Drugs in This Class (%) | All Drugs % |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 30 (44.12) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 4 (5.88) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 7 (10.29) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 24 (35.29) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 3 (4.41) | 2.80 |
| Publication Type | Studies, Drugs in This Class (%) | All Drugs (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Trials | 1 (1.37%) | 5.53% |
| Reviews | 0 (0.00%) | 6.00% |
| Case Studies | 0 (0.00%) | 4.05% |
| Observational | 0 (0.00%) | 0.25% |
| Other | 72 (98.63%) | 84.16% |