Ascorbic acid is a known vitamin and antioxidant. The present invention demonstrated that ascorbic acid is a strong promoter of cell repair and regeneration after injury. The mechanism by which ascorbic acid produces this effect is not through its known antioxidant properties. The present invention thus provides a new medical use for ascorbic acid in that ascorbic acid or its salts can be used as a drug following injury to promote cell repair and regeneration, and ultimately return of normal organ function. In addition, ascorbic acid or its salts could be given prior to a planned injury (e.g. surgery) to enhance cell repair and regeneration.
抗坏血酸是一种已知的
维生素和
抗氧化剂。本发明证明,
抗坏血酸是损伤后细胞修复和再生的强大
促进剂。
抗坏血酸产生这种作用的机制并非通过其已知的抗氧化特性。因此,本发明为
抗坏血酸提供了一种新的医疗用途,即
抗坏血酸或其盐类可在损伤后作为药物使用,以促进细胞修复和再生,并最终恢复正常的器官功能。此外,
抗坏血酸或其盐类还可在计划的损伤(如手术)之前给予,以促进细胞修复和再生。