Fig. 3From: Ascorbate-dependent vasopressor synthesis: a rationale for vitamin C administration in severe sepsis and septic shock?Ascorbate-dependent synthesis of mature carboxy-terminal amidated vasopressin. Ascorbate is a cofactor for the metallo-enzyme peptidylglycine α-amidating monooxygenase (PAM). AA ascorbic acid, DHA dehydroascorbic acidBack to article page