L-ascorbic acid binding

Term ID

GO:0031418

Synonyms

• L-ascorbate binding
• vitamin C binding

Definition

Binding to L-ascorbic acid, (2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-4-hydroxy-5-oxo-2,5-dihydrofuran-3-olate; L-ascorbic acid is vitamin C and has co-factor and anti-oxidant activities in many species.

References

Ontology

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