Biochim Biophys Acta December 2012 PMID 22728050

Ascorbic acid: chemistry, biology and the treatment of cancer.

Juan Du, Joseph J Cullen, Garry R Buettner

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Ascorbic acid, also known as vitamin C, is essential for collagen production and acts mainly as an electron donor, helping maintain various biological processes and gene expression through its antioxidant properties.
Its chemical nature allows it to function as both an antioxidant and a prooxidant, especially when administered intravenously, leading to high plasma levels of ascorbate that can produce hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), which may help target cancer cells.
Recent research suggests that intravenous ascorbate could be a promising adjunct treatment for cancer, as it bypasses the gut's control, delivering high levels that can induce the production of H2O2 in tumors, potentially aiding in cancer therapy.]

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