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Science 8 July 1960:
Vol. 132. no. 3419, p. 92
DOI: 10.1126/science.132.3419.92
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A Function for Ascorbic Acid in the Metabolism of an Insect

Michael H. Briggs 1

1 Department of Chemistry, Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

Homogenates of Blattella conjuncta oxidize L-tyrosine. The reaction is diminished by dialysis, but may be reactivated with L-ascorbic acid. Glutathione, pyridoxal phosphate, and folic acid also activate the system.

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