| Bioactivity | L-Ascorbic acid (L-Ascorbate), an electron donor, is an endogenous antioxidant agent. L-Ascorbic acid inhibits selectively Cav3.2 channels with an IC50 of 6.5 μM. L-Ascorbic acid is also a collagen deposition enhancer and an elastogenesis inhibitor[1][2][3]. L-Ascorbic acid exhibits anti-cancer effects through the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and selective damage to cancer cells[4]. |
| Invitro | The anti-cancer effects of L-Ascorbic acid are determined by sodium-dependent vitamin C transporter 2 (SVCT-2), a transporter of L-ascorbic acid. L-Ascorbic acid (0.1 μM-2 mM) exhibits anti-cancer effects according to SVCT-2 expression and L-ascorbic acid uptake. Human colorectal cancer cell lines displays differential responses to L-ascorbic acid, primarily depending on the expression level of SVCT-2[4]. Cell Viability Assay[4] Cell Line: |
| Name | L-Ascorbic acid |
| CAS | 50-81-7 |
| Formula | C6H8O6 |
| Molar Mass | 176.12 |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, protect from light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light) |