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“Previous studies have shown that both αA- and αB-crystallins bind Cu2+, suppress the formation of Cu2+-mediated active oxygen species, and protect ascorbic acid from oxidation by Cu2+.”
“All of the three transition metal ions form complexes with vitamin C , but only in the case of Cu2+ and Fe3+ the interaction results in a reduction of the metal ions.”
“Synergic action of Cu(II) complexes with ascorbic acid against Candida albicans induced the generation of free radicals and increased (more than 60 times) antimicrobial effect of these complexes.”
Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin • 1986 | View Paper
“Nevertheless, the inhibitions of ATPases by Hg2+, Cu2+ and Zn2+ were decreased, unaltered and additively enhanced in combination with AA , respectively.”