Abstract
In this review we describe how tissues are protected against free radicals and we detail the mechanisms by which the insufficient reduction of ascorbate is involved in glycation and oxidation processes on proteins.
MeSH terms
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Antioxidants / metabolism*
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Antioxidants / pharmacology
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Ascorbic Acid / metabolism
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Ascorbic Acid / pharmacology
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Ascorbic Acid / physiology*
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Free Radicals
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Humans
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Oxidation-Reduction
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Oxidative Stress / drug effects*
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Oxidative Stress / physiology
Substances
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Antioxidants
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Free Radicals
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Ascorbic Acid