L-ascorbic acid transmembrane transporter activity

Term ID

GO:0015229

Synonyms

• L-ascorbate transporter activity
• vitamin C transporter activity

Definition

Enables the transfer of L-ascorbate from one side of a membrane to the other. L-ascorbate, (2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-4-hydroxy-5-oxo-2,5-dihydrofuran-3-olate, is vitamin C and has co-factor and anti-oxidant activities in many species. 0198506732

References

• Reactome:R-HSA-198870

Ontology

GO: Molecular Function    QuickGO    AmiGO