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http://dx.doi.org/10.4110/in.2009.9.5.147

The Prospects of Vitamin C in Cancer Therapy  

Lee, Wang-Jae (Department of Anatomy and Tumor Immunity Medical Research Center, Seoul National University College of Medicine)
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IMMUNE NETWORK / v.9, no.5, 2009 , pp. 147-152 More about this Journal
Abstract
Ascorbate (vitamin C) is a cofactor for a number of metabolic enzymes and is an indisputable essential vitamin C for humans. However, the potential of ascorbate as an anticancer agent has been a topic of controversy. A number of previous reports have addressed both positive aspects and limitations of ascorbate in cancer therapy. In this review, we briefly summarize the potential antitumor effects of ascorbate and its prospects for clinical use.
Keywords
ascorbate; ascorbic acid; vitamin C; cancer; intravenous; cytotoxicity; antioxidant; prooxidant; chemotherapy; tumor growth;
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