Mechanism of Action
L-glutamine in treating sickle cell disease (SCD) is not fully understood. Oxidative stress phenomena are involved in the pathophysiology of SCD. Sickle red blood cells (RBCs) are more susceptible to oxidative damage than normal RBCs, which may contribute to the chronic hemolysis and vaso-occlusive…
Amino Acid
Indications (2)
Clinical Trials (5)
Reduction of Occurence of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) Through Administration of Glutamine
The Impact of Preoperative Oral Glutamine Intake on the Immunocompetence and Outcomes of Malnourished Patients Undergoing Major Abdominal Surgery Due to Malignancies
Oral Glutamine in the Prevention of Oxaliplatin-induced Neurotoxicity
A Randomized Double-Blind Control-Comparison Crossover Trial of Oral Glutamine to Suppress Frequently Recurrent Herpes Labialis
Trial of Glutamine and Antioxidant Supplementation in Critically Ill Patients