Maillard compounds as a cause of aging.

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  • M S Azevedo Instituto de Química Fisiológica, Faculdade de Medicina, Lisboa.

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https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.4547

Abstract

Several theories have been presented to explain the mechanism of aging. Among those theories, two are supported by strong reasons: the generation of oxygen radicals and nonenzymatic glycosylation of proteins. Oxygen and glucose are essential for the central nervous system (and practically for all tissues) and at the same time they are the main cause of aging. Through our demonstration that Maillard compounds generate oxygen free radicals, both theories may be united in one.

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Azevedo MS. Maillard compounds as a cause of aging. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 1990 Apr. 30 [cited 2024 Nov. 23];3(2):126-8. Available from: https://actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/4547

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