Figure 3. Cell-free hemoglobin depletes intracellular ascorbate.
Confluent HUVECs were challenged with CFH (0–1 mg/ml) in antioxidant-free medium for 18 h, then intracellular ascorbate was measured by HPLC. *p < 0.05 by ANOVA.
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