Advanced glycation end-products
Advanced Glycation End-products (AGEs) are proteins or lipids that become glycated as a result of exposure to sugars. They can be a factor in aging and in the development or worsening of many degenerative diseases, such as diabetes, atherosclerosis, chronic kidney disease, and Alzheimer's disease.
Pronunciation
Advanced Glycation End-products: /ədˈvɑːnst ɡlaɪˈkeɪʃən ˈɛndˌprɒdʌkts/
Etymology
The term "Advanced Glycation End-products" is derived from the process of glycation, which is the result of a sugar molecule bonding to a protein or lipid molecule without the controlling action of an enzyme. The "advanced" part of the term refers to the end products of this process, which can lead to various health complications.
Related Terms
- Glycation: The process by which a sugar molecule bonds to a protein or lipid molecule without the controlling action of an enzyme.
- Diabetes: A disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high.
- Atherosclerosis: A disease in which plaque builds up inside your arteries.
- Chronic Kidney Disease: A long-term condition where the kidneys do not work effectively.
- Alzheimer's Disease: A progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions.
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