GULO gene deletion during evolution [55]Expresses GLUT1 on erythrocytes, similar to humans [78]Active ascorbate absorption in gut, similar to humans [49,50,51]Vitamin C deficiency exaggerates cardiovascular decline with age, similar to humans [87,88,89]Other similarities to human vitamin C supplementation [50]. This evidence concerns the gene SLC2A1 and scurvy.