Protective effect against sunburn of combined systemic ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and d-alpha-tocopherol (vitamin E).

BACKGROUND: UV radiation causes acute adverse effects like sunburn, photosensitivity reactions, or immunologic suppression, as well as long-term sequelae like photoaging or malignant skin tumors. UV radiation induces tissues to…

Continue ReadingProtective effect against sunburn of combined systemic ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and d-alpha-tocopherol (vitamin E).

Intracellular Free Magnesium in Erythrocytes of Essential Hypertension: Relation to Blood Pressure and Serum Divalent Cations.

Intracellular levels of free Mg2+ in human erythrocytes were determined by 31P NMR spectroscopy in 26 fasted subjects and were correlated with blood pressures and serum levels of total magnesium…

Continue ReadingIntracellular Free Magnesium in Erythrocytes of Essential Hypertension: Relation to Blood Pressure and Serum Divalent Cations.