Molecular Properties of Bare and Microhydrated Vitamin B5–Calcium Complexes

Pantothenic acid, also called vitamin B5, is an essential nutrient involved in several metabolic pathways. It shows a characteristic preference for interacting with Ca(II) ions, which are abundant in the extracellular media and act as secondary mediators in the activation of numerous biological func...

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Main Authors: Davide Corinti, Barbara Chiavarino, Debora Scuderi, Caterina Fraschetti, Antonello Filippi, Simonetta Fornarini, Maria Elisa Crestoni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/2/692