Citric acid is a natural preservative and food tartness enhancer. It induces apoptosis and cell cycle arrest at G2/M phase and S phase in HaCaT cells. It also causes oxidative damage of the liver by decreasing antioxidative enzyme activities. Additionally, citric acid functions as an acidulant, emulsifier, sequestrant, and buffering agent used across various industries.
- Induces apoptosis and cell cycle arrest at G2/M phase and S phase in HaCaT cells.
- Acts as an acidulant, emulsifier, sequestrant, and buffering agent.
- Functions as a natural preservative and food tartness enhancer.