The effect of ascorbic acid on the human lymphocyte.
Human lymphocytes obtained from normal, healthy subjects were studied for their in vitro responses to ascorbic acid. Ascorbic acid inhibited the incorporation of 3H-uridine as well as the phytohaemagglutin-associated enhancement of 3H-thymidine incorporation.
D001205:Ascorbic Acid / Q000494:pharmacology*; D004357:Drug Synergism; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000494:pharmacology; D008214:Lymphocytes / Q000187:drug effects*; D010835:Phytohemagglutinins / Q000494:pharmacology; D012313:RNA / Q000096:biosynthesis; D014529:Uridine / Q000378:metabolism
D010835:Phytohemagglutinins; D012313:RNA; D001205:Ascorbic Acid; D014529:Uridine; D006854:Hydrocortisone