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thioctic acid and Scurvy

thioctic acid has been researched along with Scurvy in 1 studies

Thioctic Acid: An octanoic acid bridged with two sulfurs so that it is sometimes also called a pentanoic acid in some naming schemes. It is biosynthesized by cleavage of LINOLEIC ACID and is a coenzyme of oxoglutarate dehydrogenase (KETOGLUTARATE DEHYDROGENASE COMPLEX). It is used in DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS.

Scurvy: An acquired blood vessel disorder caused by severe deficiency of vitamin C (ASCORBIC ACID) in the diet leading to defective collagen formation in small blood vessels. Scurvy is characterized by bleeding in any tissue, weakness, ANEMIA, spongy gums, and a brawny induration of the muscles of the calves and legs.

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Morton, RA1

Other Studies

1 other study available for thioctic acid and Scurvy

ArticleYear
The history of vitamin research. Selected aspects.
    Internationale Zeitschrift fur Vitaminforschung. International journal of vitamin research. Journal international de vitaminologie, 1968, Volume: 38, Issue:1

    Topics: Anemia, Pernicious; Ascorbic Acid; Biochemistry; History, 20th Century; Research; Rickets; Scurvy; S

1968