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    Ascorbate (vitamin C) enhances immune cell function by inhibiting the myeloperoxidase system. This vitamin may improve immune responses in conditions like chronic granulomatous disease and asthma.

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    • Immunology
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    • To explore the potential therapeutic role of ascorbate in immune dysfunction.

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    • Ascorbate's stimulatory effects on neutrophils and lymphocytes are linked to the inhibition of the MPO/H2O2/halide system.
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    • Preliminary findings suggest ascorbate may benefit patients with CGD and some asthma patients.

    Conclusions:

    • Ascorbate modulates immune cell function primarily by inhibiting the MPO/H2O2/halide system.
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