Abstract
Summary
Synthesis of ascorbic acid is not impaired in the alloxan diabetic rat, indicating that the hexokinase reaction is not necessary for this synthesis. Ascorbic acid excretion by the alloxan diabetic rat and the alloxan-treated but nondiabetic rat is greater than for the normal rat while on evaporated milk only.
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