N-(5-thioxo-L-prolyl)-L-cysteine, derivatives thereof, processes for the preparation thereof and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

摘要

N-(5-thioxo-L-prolyl)-L-cysteine and derivatives thereof, having interesting mucolytic-expectorant, antioxidant (radical-scavenger), antiinflammatory antielastase, antiemphysema, immunostimulating, analgesic and hepatoprotective activities and a low toxicity are described, as well as processes for the preparation thereof and pharmaceutical formulations for the use in therapy.