Exogenous 2-keto-L-gulonic Acid Supplementation as a Novel Approach to Enhancing L-ascorbic Acid Biosynthesis in Zebrafish (<i>Danio rerio</i>)
L-ascorbic acid (ASA) is a micronutrient that is essential for reproduction, growth, and immunity in animals. Due to the loss of enzyme L-gulono-1,4-lactone oxidase (GLO), most aquatic animals lack the capacity for ASA biosynthesis and therefore require supplementation with exogenous ASA. Recent stu...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-08-01
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| Series: | Animals |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/15/2502 |