L-Ascorbic acid is a naturally occurring electron donor and therefore serves as a reducing agent. It is synthesized from glucose in the liver of most mammalian species, excluding humans, non-human primates, or guinea pigs who must obtain it through dietary consumption. In humans, L-Ascorbic acid acts as an electron...

Physiological antioxidant. Coenzyme for a number of hydroxylation reactions, required for collagen synthesis. Widely distributed in plants and animals. Inadequate intake results in deficiency syndromes such as scurvy. Used as antimicrobial and antioxidant in foodstuffs. Synonyms: (+)-Ascorbic Acid, 100M,...

L-Ascorbic acid (better known as Vitamin C) is a naturally occurring electron donor and therefore serves as a reducing agent. It is synthesized from glucose in the liver of most mammalian species, excluding humans, non-human primates, or guinea pigs who must obtain it through dietary consumption. In humans,...

Solid. An antioxidant agent. Vitamin C reduces DNA single strand breaks and 1-hydroxyethyl-POBN adduct formation caused by ethanol. Researches also show that in experimental animals it prevents oral carcinogenesis induced by dimethyl benz anthracene (DMBA) by reducing the yield of squamous cell carcinomas by 60-80%.

Description: L-Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) is a natural product that is a potent reducing agent and antioxidant. L-Ascorbic acid functions in fighting bacterial infections, in detoxifying reactions, and in the formation of collagen. L-Ascorbic acid is used in the treatment of scurvy. Target: Endogenous Metabolite,...