L-ascorbic acid transmembrane transporter activity

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NameL-ascorbic acid transmembrane transporter activity
IDGO_0015229
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Molecular function

Exact synonym

L-ascorbate transporter activity, vitamin C transporter activity

Description

Enables the transfer of L-ascorbate from one side of a membrane to the other. L-ascorbate, (2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-4-hydroxy-5-oxo-2,5-dihydrofuran-3-olate, is vitamin C and has co-factor and anti-oxidant activities in many species.

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