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Increased Oxidative Damage in Vitamin C Deficiency is Accompanied by Induction of Ascorbic Acid Recycling Capacity in Young But Not Mature Guinea Pigs

Jens Lykkesfeldt Department of Pharmacology and Pathobiology, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, 9 Ridebanevej, DK-1870 Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, Denmark
Pages 567-574 | Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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