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Abstract
Biosynthesis of ascorbic acid was found in the kidneys (mesonephros and metanephros) of the chick embryo as well as in the yolk sac membrane. The activity of L-gulonolactone oxidase in the yolk sac membrane suggested that it was the major source of ascorbic acid in the chick embryo.Entities:
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Year: 1985 PMID: 4007135 DOI: 10.1007/bf01970025
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Experientia ISSN: 0014-4754