The Role of Vitamin C in Cancer Prevention and Therapy: A Literature Review

Vitamin C is a water-soluble antioxidant associated with the prevention of the common cold and is also a cofactor of hydrolases that participate in the synthesis of collagen and catecholamines, and in the regulation of gene expression. In cancer, vitamin C is associated with prevention, progression,...

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Main Authors: Marcelo Villagran, Jorge Ferreira, Miquel Martorell, Lorena Mardones
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Antioxidants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/10/12/1894