Abstract
SZENT-GYÖRGYI suggested that ascorbic acid might play a partas hydrogen-transporter in some tissue respirations comparable with therole of cytochrome. This was supported by the discovery of an active ascorbic oxidase in a number of plant tissues. A difficulty which has hitherto retarded acceptance of Szent-Györgyi's suggestion has been the failure to discover any cellular reducing system, other than glutathione, capable of regenerating ascorbic acid from its oxidized form.
This is a preview of subscription content, access via your institution
Access options
Subscribe to this journal
Receive 51 print issues and online access
$199.00 per year
only $3.90 per issue
Buy this article
- Purchase on Springer Link
- Instant access to full article PDF
Prices may be subject to local taxes which are calculated during checkout
Similar content being viewed by others
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
JAMES, W., CRAGG, J. Ascorbic Acid System in Barley. Nature 148, 726–727 (1941). https://doi.org/10.1038/148726b0
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/148726b0
Comments
By submitting a comment you agree to abide by our Terms and Community Guidelines. If you find something abusive or that does not comply with our terms or guidelines please flag it as inappropriate.
