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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-11-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/9/11/1211 |