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January 1, 1993Journal of Biological ChemistryOpen Access

Ascorbic acid oxidation product(s) protect human low density lipoprotein against atherogenic modification. Anti- rather than prooxidant activity of vitamin C in the presence of transition metal ions.

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KRKaren L. RetskyMemorial FoundationMFMason W. FreemanHarvard UniversityBFBalz FreiOregon State University

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