Vitamin C and Immune Function

Vitamin C is an essential micronutrient for humans, with pleiotropic functions related to its ability to donate electrons. It is a potent antioxidant and a cofactor for a family of biosynthetic and gene regulatory enzymes. Vitamin C contributes to immune defense by supporting various cellular functi...

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Main Authors: Anitra C. Carr, Silvia Maggini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-11-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/9/11/1211