Subcellular Biochemistry: Ascorbic Acid: Biochemistry and Biomedical Cell Biology

Front Matter....Pages i-xxvii
Introduction....Pages 1-16
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of Ascorbic Acid Biosynthesis....Pages 17-39
Role of Ascorbic Acid in Modulation of Gene Expression....Pages 41-56
Ascorbate and the Plasma Membrane A New View of Cell Growth Control....Pages 57-81
Ascorbic Acid, Cell Proliferation, and Cell Differentiation in Culture....Pages 83-107
Ascorbic Acid and Prostaglandin Synthesis....Pages 109-115
Ascorbic Acid and Chronic Diseases How Strong Is the Evidence?....Pages 117-136
Ascorbic Acid Transport and Availability....Pages 137-155
Ascorbic Acid and Aging....Pages 157-188
The Antihistamine Action of Ascorbic Acid....Pages 189-213
Antiviral and Immunomodulatory Activities of Ascorbic Acid....Pages 215-231
Ascorbic Acid and Cancer....Pages 233-247
Ascorbic Acid and Connective Tissue....Pages 249-264
Ascorbic Acid Protection of Lung Tissue against Damage....Pages 265-291
Vitamin C and Nervous Tissue In Vivo and in Vitro Aspects....Pages 293-311
Ascorbic Acid and the Eye....Pages 313-329
Ascorbic Acid and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease....Pages 331-367
Ascorbic Acid and Diabetes Mellitus....Pages 369-405
Protective Effects of Ascorbic Acid against Radiation-Induced Clastogenesis....Pages 407-421
Back Matter....Pages 423-435