Description
L-Ascorbic Acid protects cells against the damaging effects of radiation and oxygen radicals. L-Ascorbic Acid increases the rate of mineralization in osteoblasts. L-Ascorbic Acid is involved in hydroxylation of proline and lysine. L-Ascorbic Acid reduces Na+/Ca2+ exchange in cultured astrocytes. L-Ascorbic Acid modulates cyclic nucleotide levels in B and T cells inhibits apoptosis in cultured rat ovarian follicles. L-Ascorbic Acid, Free Acid is an inhibitor of T-type Ca++ CP α 1H.
Applications
A calcium channel protein inhibitor
Synonyms
Vitamin C; L-Threoascorbic acid; Antiscorbutic factor
Melting Point
190-194 °C (dec.)
Solubility
Soluble in water (10 mg/ml).
Density
2.32 g/cm3 at 25° C (lit.)
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