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Effects of prior antioxidant supplementation on quality of stored erythrocytes: vitamin C + vitamin E and vitamin C + N-acetylcysteine [PDF]
European Journal of Translational and Clinical MedicineBackground: The antioxidant status of donors may impact the quality of stored blood and its components. Therefore, oral antioxidant supplementation prior to blood donation could be a promising approach to improve the efficacy of stored erythrocytes ...
Masannagari Pallavi, Vani Rajashekaraiah
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The Role of Vitamin C in Cancer Prevention and Therapy: A Literature Review
Antioxidants, 2021 Vitamin C is a water-soluble antioxidant associated with the prevention of the common cold and is also a cofactor of hydrolases that participate in the synthesis of collagen and catecholamines, and in the regulation of gene expression. In cancer, vitamin
Marcelo Villagran +3 more
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Vitamin C and K3 Combination Causes Enhanced Anticancer Activity against RT-4 Bladder Cancer Cells [PDF]
, 2013 Introduction: Vitamin C (VC), Vitamin K3 (VK3) and the combination (VC:VK3) were evaluated against human bladder cancer cell lines RT-4 and T24 to evaluate their synergistic anticancer activity.
Gilloteaux, Jacques +3 more
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PharmaceuticalsInterleukin (IL)-32 is produced by T lymphocytes, natural killer cells, monocytes, and epithelial cells. IL-32 induces the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, IL-1β, IL-6, and IL-8, and IL-32 expression is ...
Hyejung Jo +7 more
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Future Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2020 Background Vitamin C is one of the most important micronutrient required for various physiological roles in the human system. Evidences suggest that there is an inadequate status of vitamin C in diabetes mellitus.
Praveen D +2 more
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Vitamin D, innate immunity and outcomes in community acquired pneumonia [PDF]
, 2011 We investigated the associations between vitamin D status, the antimicrobial peptides cathelicidin and beta defensin-2 and outcomes in community acquired pneumonia.
Karalus, Noel +9 more
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High-dose vitamin C and cancer
Journal of Oncological Sciences, 2016 Vitamin C (ascorbic acid, ascorbate) is a basic compound that is of great importance with its role in various enzymatic reactions including the synthesis of collagen, as well as with its redox functions.
Ahmet Unlu, M.D. +3 more
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Antioxidants, 2023 Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is characterized by elevated markers of inflammation and oxidative stress and depleted circulating concentrations of the antioxidant nutrient vitamin C.
Anitra C. Carr +6 more
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Plasma concentrations of carotenoids and vitamin C are better correlated with dietary intake in normal weight than overweight and obese elderly subjects. [PDF]
, 2007 Carotenoid and vitamin C intakes, assessed by FFQ, have been positively associated with plasma concentrations in different populations. However, the influence of BMI on these associations has not been explored in detail.
Young, Ian S +11 more
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Scientific ReportsPsoriasis is an immune-mediated inflammatory skin disease. IL-22, a proinflammatory cytokine, is implicated in psoriasis pathogenesis; however, there is currently no established biological treatment targeting IL-22 or its receptor, IL-22Rα.
Tomoyo Agura +7 more
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