Dehydroascorbic acid
Dehydroascorbic Acid
Dehydroascorbic acid (pronunciation: dee-hy-dro-as-cor-bic acid) is an oxidized form of Vitamin C or ascorbic acid. It is a compound that is actively transported in the body and can be reduced to give ascorbic acid.
Etymology
The term "Dehydroascorbic acid" is derived from the Greek word "de" meaning "removal" and "hydro" referring to "water". "Ascorbic" comes from the Latin word "ascorbicum" which means "against scurvy". The term was coined to represent the removal of water from ascorbic acid, resulting in the oxidized form, dehydroascorbic acid.
Function
Dehydroascorbic acid is an important compound in the body as it can be converted back to ascorbic acid to perform its functions. It is actively transported into cells where it can be reduced to ascorbic acid. Ascorbic acid is a potent antioxidant that is used in many cellular reactions including the synthesis of collagen, carnitine, and neurotransmitters.
Related Terms
- Ascorbic Acid: The reduced form of dehydroascorbic acid, commonly known as Vitamin C.
- Antioxidant: A substance that inhibits oxidation, especially one used to counteract the deterioration of stored food products.
- Collagen: The main structural protein in the extracellular matrix in the various connective tissues in the body.
- Carnitine: A quaternary ammonium compound biosynthesized from the amino acids lysine and methionine.
- Neurotransmitter: Endogenous chemicals that enable neurotransmission.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dehydroascorbic acid
- Wikipedia's article - Dehydroascorbic acid
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