L-Ascorbic acid calcium dihydrate
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L-Ascorbic acid calcium dihydrate (L-Ascorbate calcium dihydrate), an electron donor, is an endogenous antioxidant agent. L-Ascorbic acid calcium dihydrate inhibits selectively Cav3.2 channels with an IC50 of 6.5 μM. L-Ascorbic acid calcium dihydrate is also a collagen deposition enhancer and an elastogenesis inhibitor. L-Ascorbic acid calcium dihydrate exhibits anti-cancer effects through the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and selective damage to cancer cells.
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- Assay : 99.3%
- CAS No.: 5743-28-2
- Formula: C6H12Ca0.5O8
- Molecular Weight:232.19
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Storage:
4°C, stored under nitrogen, away from moisture
* In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (stored under nitrogen, away from moisture)
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In Vitro
The anti-cancer effects of L-Ascorbic acid calcium dihydrate are determined by sodium-dependent vitamin C transporter 2 (SVCT-2), a transporter of L-Ascorbic acid calcium dihydrate. L-Ascorbic acid calcium dihydrate (0.1 μM-2 mM) exhibits anti-cancer effects according to SVCT-2 expression and L-Ascorbic acid calcium dihydrate uptake. Human colorectal cancer cell lines displays differential responses to L-Ascorbic acid calcium dihydrate, primarily depending on the expression level of SVCT-2[4].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only. Further protocols information, click here.
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Cell Line:High SVCT-2 expressing cell lines Sw620, Sw480, LoVo, SNU-C4; Low SVCT-2 expressing cell lines HCT15, HCT116, DLD-1, CoLo-205
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Concentration:0, 0.1 μM, 1 μM, 10 μM, 0.1 mM, 0.5 mM, 1 mM, and 2 mM
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Incubation Time:24 hours
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Result:Some high SVCT-2 expressing cancer cells demonstrated a dramatic cell-autonomous inhibitory effect of L-ascorbic acid.
Low SVCT-2 expressing cell lines showed biphasic responses to L-ascorbic acid.
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Cell Line:Sw620, Sw480, LoVo, SNU-C4, HCT15, HCT116, DLD-1, CoLo-205 cell lines
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Concentration:1 mM
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Result:The cell lines showed different levels of SVCT-2 expression in western blot analyses: Sw620, Sw480, and Lovo expressed high levels of SVCT-2 whereas HCT116, HCT15, and DLD-1 expressed low levels.
In Vivo
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
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Animal Model:Normal rats:Albino rats of either sex weighing between 125-175 g[5]
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Dosage:Group I received L-ascorbic acid 60 mg/kg, Group II received Tolbutamide 20 mg/kg and Group III was given L-ascorbic acid (60 mg/kg) prior to the administration of tolbutamide 20 mg/kg
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Administration:Administered orally
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Result:L-ascorbic acid at the dose of 60 mg/kg produced 50.91% blood glucose reduction at 0.5 h and 20 mg/kg body weight of Tolbutamide produced 33% at 4 h as peak effects. In the presence of L-ascorbic acid (60 mg/kg), the action of Tolbutamide was early in onset and maintained for 6 h.
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Animal Model:Diabetic rats:Albino rats of either sex weighing between 125 to 175 g were fasted overnight before injection with Alloxan[5]
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Dosage:Group I received L-ascorbic acid 40 mg/kg and Group II received Tolbutamide 20 mg/kg while Group III was given L-ascorbic acid 40 mg/kg prior to Tolbutamide administration (20 mg/kg).
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Administration:Oral administration
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Result:L-ascorbic acid (40 mg/kg alone) produced 42.53% blood glucose reduction at 1.5 h and Tolbutamide 20 mg/kg produced 45.09 at 4 h. Administration of L-ascorbic acid 40 mg/kg body weight prior to Tolbutamide produced antidiabetic activity at 0.5 h and was maintained for 6 h.
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 5743-28-2
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Appearance Solid
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Molecular Weight 232.19
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Formula C6H12Ca0.5O8
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Color White to off-white
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SMILES
OC([C@@]1([H])[C@H](CO)O)=C(O)C(O1)=O.O.[0.5 Ca].O
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Synonyms
L-Ascorbate calcium dihydrate; Vitamin C calcium dihydrate
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Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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Storage
4°C, stored under nitrogen, away from moisture
* In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (stored under nitrogen, away from moisture)
Publications (84)
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Most Recent
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Cancer Cell
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Biomaterials
Precision pore structure optimization of additive manufacturing porous tantalum scaffolds for bone regeneration: A proof-of-concept study. [Abstract]2025 Feb:313:122756. PMID: 39182327
L-Ascorbic acid calcium dihydrate purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Biomaterials. 2025 Feb:313:122756. [Abstract]
(A) Representative images of Alizarin Red staining on 14 and 21 days of BMSCs seeded on porous tantalum scaffolds and cultured in osteogenic induction medium containing 1 M β-glycerophosphate (β-Glycerophosphate disodium salt pentahydrate) and 10 mM ascorbic acid ( L-Ascorbic acid). (B) Quantitative analysis of dissolved calcium nodules after 14 days and 21 days (n = 4).
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J Neuroinflammation
Inhibition of Ephrin receptor signaling in the paraventricular nucleus attenuates psoriasis-like dermatitis via synaptic plasticity and immune homeostasis modulation. [Abstract]2025 Sep 24;22(1):211. PMID: 40993793 -
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Mater Today Bio
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Vitamin C Alleviates the Negative Effects of Heat Stress on Reproductive Processes by Regulating Amino Acid Metabolism in Granulosa Cells. [Abstract]2024 May 27;13(6):653. PMID: 38929092
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L-Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) (50-500 μM; 6 h) significantly increases the viability of heat-stressed gastric cancer cells at concentrations of 200 μM and 300 μM.
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Free Radic Biol Med
Glsnf1-mediated metabolic rearrangement participates in coping with heat stress and influencing secondary metabolism in Ganoderma lucidum. [Abstract]2020 Feb 1:147:220-230. PMID: 31883976 -
Cancer Cell Int
Metabolomics reveals ascorbic acid inhibits ferroptosis in hepatocytes and boosts the effectiveness of anti-PD1 immunotherapy in hepatocellular carcinoma. [Abstract]2024 May 31;24(1):192. PMID: 38822322
L-Ascorbic acid calcium dihydrate purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Cancer Cell Int. 2024 May 31;24(1):192. [Abstract]
L-Ascorbic acid (AA) (150 μL of 1.5 M; i.p.; every two days) enhances the expression of GPX4 and SLC7A11 proteins in mouse liver.
L-Ascorbic acid calcium dihydrate purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Cancer Cell Int. 2024 May 31;24(1):192. [Abstract]
L-Ascorbic acid (AA) (150ul of 1.5 M; i.p.; every two days) significantly decreases the expression of Ki67 in C57BL/6 mice.
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Redox Rep
Inhibition of SLC40A1 represses osteoblast formation via inducing iron accumulation and activating the PERK/ATF4/CHOP pathway mediated oxidative stress. [Abstract]2024 Dec;29(1):2428147. PMID: 39607819 -
J Ethnopharmacol
Serum metabolomics and 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing reveal the role of puerarin in alleviating bone loss aggravated by antidiabetic agent pioglitazone in type 2 diabetic mice. [Abstract]2025 Jan 31:340:119128. PMID: 39617084 -
Antioxid Redox Signal
Cysteine Deprivation Targets Ovarian Clear Cell Carcinoma Via Oxidative Stress and Iron-Sulfur Cluster Biogenesis Deficit. [Abstract]2020 Dec 10;33(17):1191-1208. PMID: 32336105
L-Ascorbic acid calcium dihydrate purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Antioxid Redox Signal. 2020 Dec 10;33(17):1191-1208. [Abstract]
L-Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) (250 μM, 1 h) significantly alleviates the growth suppression induced by combined SAS and PAG treatment only in OVISE cells, but shows no effect in KOC-7C cells.
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J Agric Food Chem
Sodium Benzoate Inhibits Osteoblast Differentiation and Accelerates Bone Loss by Regulating the FGF2/p38/RUNX2 Pathway. [Abstract]2025 Jun 4;73(22):13891-13901. PMID: 40404584 -
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Discovery of novel diphenylbutene derivative ferroptosis inhibitors as neuroprotective agents. [Abstract]2022 Mar 5:231:114151. PMID: 35123296 -
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Food Funct
Vitamin C enhances the ex vivo proliferation of porcine muscle stem cells for cultured meat production. [Abstract]2022 May 10;13(9):5089-5101. PMID: 35411884
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L-Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) (100 μM; 10 min-4 h) upregulates the protein expression levels of IGF-1, p-IGF-1R, and SVCT2 in a time-dependent manner.
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Cell Biol Toxicol
CaMKII and CaV3.2 T-type calcium channel mediate Connexin-43-dependent inflammation by activating astrocytes in vincristine-induced neuropathic pain. [Abstract]2023 Jun;39(3):679-702. PMID: 34286406
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L-Ascorbic acid (300 μM, 10 μL intrathecal injection) reduces the levels of CaV3.2, p-CaMKII, and Cx43 in mice.
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AEBP1 restores osteoblastic differentiation under dexamethasone treatment by activating PI3K/AKT signalling. [Abstract]2024 Nov;51(11):e13923. PMID: 39358837 -
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Syringaresinol inhibits ferroptosis and ameliorates glucocorticoid-induced MC3T3-E1 osteoporosis by modulating the Nrf2/SLC7A11/GPX4 pathway. [Abstract]2026 Jan;39(1):102-116. PMID: 41482780 -
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Solvent & Solubility
In Vitro:
DMSO : 50 mg/mL (215.34 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)
Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (stored under nitrogen, away from moisture). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.
Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (stored under nitrogen, away from moisture). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.
Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)
Protocols
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Fibrosis/Collagen Morphometry
Fibrosis and collagen morphometry is based on the quantitative visualization of fibrillar collagen deposition in tissue sections using histochemical stains such as Sirius Red (Picrosirius Red) or Masson's trichrome, followed by image-based or polarization-enhanced analysis to estimate collagen proportional area as a surrogate of extracellular matrix accumulation during fibrotic remodeling. Sirius Red combined with polarized light microscopy enhances detection of collagen fibers due to birefringence properties, enabling more specific visualization of collagen type I and III fibrils compared to conventional bright-field histology, while whole-section or region-restricted digital morphometry reduces field-selection bias in fibrosis assessment. Alternative quantitative approaches include second harmonic generation (SHG) and two-photon excited fluorescence microscopy, which enable label-free detection of fibrillar collagen and have been validated against histological staining and biochemica
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Collagen: Sirius Red Staining
Sirius Red or picrosirius red staining is a histochemical method for visualizing collagen-rich extracellular matrix in tissue sections, and collagen fibers are detected as red-stained structures under bright-field microscopy with enhanced birefringence under polarized light. Picrosirius red is useful for assessing total collagen organization, distribution, and fibrosis burden, but polarized color should not be interpreted as a definitive collagen type I versus type III readout because color is affected by fiber orientation, thickness, and packing.
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Cell Cytotoxicity Assay
Cytotoxicity assays are usually based on the assessment of cell membrane damage, which can also be indirectly detected by measuring cell viability. Detection methods include MTT assay, CKK-8 assay, LDH assay and ATP assay, etc.
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ROS/oxidative-stress fluorescent staining
ROS/oxidative-stress fluorescent staining uses cell-permeant fluorogenic probes that become fluorescent after oxidation inside cells or tissues; commonly used examples include DCFH-DA/DCFDA for broad cellular oxidant detection, DHE for superoxide-related signal detection, MitoSOX for mitochondrial superoxide-related signal detection, and CellROX probes for oxidative-stress-associated fluorescence readouts. The assay detects probe oxidation rather than a single ROS species unless the probe and analysis method have been chemically validated for that species. DCFH-DA enters cells, is deacetylated by intracellular esterases to DCFH, and produces fluorescent DCF after oxidation, so the readout is used as an operational measure of total cellular oxidative stress rather than a species-specific ROS measurement. DHE and MitoSOX can report superoxide-related oxidation, but red fluorescence alone can include non-specific ethidium-like oxidation products; HPLC or optimized spectral approaches are
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Connective Tissue: Masson's Trichrome/Collagen Trichrome Staining
Masson’s Trichrome (collagen/trichrome staining) is a histological technique that differentially stains tissue compartments using sequential acidic dyes to distinguish collagen from muscle and cytoplasmic components based on dye affinity and tissue permeability differences, enabling visualization of fibrosis and connective tissue architecture in histological sections. The classical formulation typically uses Weigert's iron hematoxylin for nuclear staining, Biebrich scarlet-acid fuchsin for cytoplasm and muscle, and aniline blue (or light green variants) for collagen, producing a characteristic blue/green collagen signal contrasted against red cytoplasm and dark nuclei. The staining principle relies on selective displacement of smaller dye molecules by larger anionic dyes in collagen-rich regions under controlled acidified conditions, which enhances collagen-specific dye retention. This property makes the method widely used for fibrosis assessment in organs such as heart, liver, lung, a
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Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table
Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (stored under nitrogen, away from moisture). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.
| Optional Solvent | Concentration Solvent Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg | 25 mg |
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| DMSO | 1 mM | 4.3068 mL | 21.5341 mL | 43.0682 mL | 107.6704 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.8614 mL | 4.3068 mL | 8.6136 mL | 21.5341 mL | |
| 10 mM | 0.4307 mL | 2.1534 mL | 4.3068 mL | 10.7670 mL | |
| 15 mM | 0.2871 mL | 1.4356 mL | 2.8712 mL | 7.1780 mL | |
| 20 mM | 0.2153 mL | 1.0767 mL | 2.1534 mL | 5.3835 mL | |
| 25 mM | 0.1723 mL | 0.8614 mL | 1.7227 mL | 4.3068 mL | |
| 30 mM | 0.1436 mL | 0.7178 mL | 1.4356 mL | 3.5890 mL | |
| 40 mM | 0.1077 mL | 0.5384 mL | 1.0767 mL | 2.6918 mL | |
| 50 mM | 0.0861 mL | 0.4307 mL | 0.8614 mL | 2.1534 mL | |
| 60 mM | 0.0718 mL | 0.3589 mL | 0.7178 mL | 1.7945 mL | |
| 80 mM | 0.0538 mL | 0.2692 mL | 0.5384 mL | 1.3459 mL | |
| 100 mM | 0.0431 mL | 0.2153 mL | 0.4307 mL | 1.0767 mL |