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A Rapid and Specific Microplate Assay for the Determination of Intra- and Extracellular Ascorbate in Cultured Cells
Published on: April 11, 2014
Ascorbic acid in fetal rat brain
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Ascorbic acid levels in fetal rat brains significantly increase during late gestation. Postnatal development shows a notable decrease in this crucial vitamin.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Developmental Biology
- Biochemistry
Background:
- Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is vital for brain development.
- Understanding its concentration dynamics during fetal development is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantify ascorbic acid levels in the fetal rat brain during late gestation.
- To observe changes in ascorbic acid concentration from late gestation through early postnatal life.
Main Methods:
- Tissue sampling from fetal rat brains at specific gestational days.
- Quantification of ascorbic acid concentration using biochemical assays.
Main Results:
- Ascorbic acid concentration increased from 374 mg/g on day 15 to 710 mg/g on day 20 of gestation.
- Levels remained elevated until birth, followed by an 18% decrease after birth.
Conclusions:
- Significant accumulation of ascorbic acid occurs in the late fetal rat brain.
- A marked reduction in brain ascorbic acid is observed immediately after birth.
Abstract:
Ascorbic acid in fetal rat brain increases from 374 mg/g on the 15th day of gestation to 710 mg/g by the 20th day and remains at that level until birth. There is an 18% drop from this plateau after birth.
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