Vitamin C accelerated gene expression changes and promoted a more efficient transition to the fully reprogrammed state. Somewhat to their surprise, they found that other antioxidants do not have the same effect, but vitamin C does seem to act at least in part through slowing cell senescence.
"Our results highlight a simple way to improve iPSC generation and provide additional insight
into the mechanistic basis of reprogramming," concludes Dr. Pei. "It is also of interest that a
vitamin with long-suspected anti-aging effects has such a potent influence on reprogramming,
which can be considered a reversal of the aging process at the cellular level. It is likely that
our work may stimulate further research in this area as well."
Posted by Tincup (Member # 5829) on :
That is good news!
Looks like we will all need to head to Florida and get ourselves a bushel of oranges!
Posted by massman (Member # 18116) on :
Is the C a natural, all parts included type or is it a fraction ?
Posted by coltman (Member # 21272) on :
So how much I have to take it ? I am kinda taking in the middle approach - I take 3 to 4.5 gm /day
Posted by massman (Member # 18116) on :
Ascorbic acid is NOT naturally occurring C with its co-factors. With the real stuff from a truly naturally occurring source, doses would be in milligrams, not grams.
Posted by sutherngrl (Member # 16270) on :
Lemons contain vitamin C. So our lemon water should help, right?
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