Study 3
Name of Study: Action Comparee De Divers Facteurs Vitaminiques P Sur L'oxydation De L'acide Ascorbique Par Les Ions Cuivriques. (Comparative Action Of Various Vitamin P Related Factors On The Oxidation Of Ascorbic Acid By Cupric Ions)
Conducted by: Prof. Jack Masquelier Published in: Bulletin de la Societe de Chimie Biologique Publication date: February 14, 1951
Material used for study: done with "Leucocyanidol" Dr. Masquelier's extract from the skin of peanuts
In-vitro study: Yes
Dosages used: 2mg with 10cm3 cupric solutions, 105, 106, 107 solutions of copper sulphate
Summary/Abstract: Of the three vitamin P-related factors: leucocyanidol, rutoside and aesculoside, only the leucocyanidol show a significant inhibiting action on the oxidation of vitamin C by cupric ions in vitro.