Low Vitamin C Status in Patients with Cancer Is Associated with Patient and Tumor Characteristics

Low Vitamin C Status in Patients with Cancer Is Associated with Patient and Tumor Characteristics

Vitamin C (ascorbate) acts as an antioxidant and enzyme cofactor, and plays a vital role in human health. Vitamin C status can be affected by illness, with low levels being associated with disease due to accelerated turnover. However, robust data on the ascorbate status of patients with cancer are s...

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Main Authors: Rebecca White, Maria Nonis, John F. Pearson, Eleanor Burgess, Helen R. Morrin, Juliet M. Pullar, Emma Spencer, Margreet C. M. Vissers, Bridget A. Robinson, Gabi U. Dachs
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
ascorbate
breast cancer
colorectal cancer
chemotherapy
immunotherapy
surgery
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/8/2338

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