Ascorbate Is a Primary Antioxidant in Mammals
Ascorbate (vitamin C in primates) functions as a cofactor for a number of enzymatic reactions represented by prolyl hydroxylases and as an antioxidant due to its ability to donate electrons, which is mostly accomplished through non-enzymatic reaction in mammals. Ascorbate directly reacts with radica...
Main Authors: | Junichi Fujii, Tsukasa Osaki, Tomoki Bo |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-09-01
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Series: | Molecules |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/27/19/6187 |
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