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Chemistry, Applied
Yen-Tung Chen, You-Yu Lin, Min-Hsiung Pan, Chi-Tang Ho, Wei-Lun Hung
Summary: In thermally processed foods, heat-induced toxicants such as alpha-dicarbonyls and advanced glycation end products (AGEs) can be formed. The methylglyoxal (MGO)-trapping and antiglycative activities of herbal tea samples are strongly correlated with their phenolic and flavonoid contents. Rooibos tea exhibits the strongest MGO-trapping and antiglycative activities, reducing the levels of dicarbonyls and AGEs in cookies.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Katarzyna Bednarska, Izabela Fecka
Summary: Reactive carbonyl species such as MGO and GO are precursors to AGE formation, a major factor in diabetes complications. Vasoprotectives exhibit cardiovascular health benefits. The study showed hesperetin as the most effective RCS scavenger, with rutin, diosmetin, hesperidin, and hesperetin trapping both MGO and GO effectively.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Olga V. Kosmachevskaya, Natalia N. Novikova, Alexey F. Topunov
Summary: This paper discusses the susceptibility of nucleus-free mammal red blood cells (RBCs) to reactive carbonyl compounds (RCC) and the potential health issues that may arise from exposure to these compounds.
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Yuqing Zhong, Yongling Lu, Lishuang Lv
Summary: Theanine, a unique nonproteinogenic amino acid, has been found to possess RCS-scavenging ability and could be a promising RCS scavenger in food processing.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiaodi Zhang, Casper G. Schalkwijk, Kristiaan Wouters
Summary: The immune system plays a crucial role in protecting the body against pathogens. MGO and MGO-derived AGEs have been implicated in the development of insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and other inflammatory diseases. However, MGO may also have beneficial effects as a defense mechanism during infections and diseases.
BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA-MOLECULAR BASIS OF DISEASE
(2022)
Review
Oncology
Stefano Menini, Carla Iacobini, Martina Vitale, Carlo Pesce, Giuseppe Pugliese
Summary: Diabetic individuals have an increased risk of developing various cancers, particularly pancreatic cancer, due to carbonyl stress caused by the higher availability of glucose and lipids. AGE formation and inhibition play a critical role in tumor development, suggesting a potential drug target. Caronyl stress is associated with the risk of pancreatic cancer in humans and may be a mechanistic link between diabetes and cancer development.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Elena V. Mikhalchik, Victor A. Ivanov, Irina V. Borodina, Olga V. Pobeguts, Igor P. Smirnov, Irina V. Gorudko, Daria V. Grigorieva, Olga P. Boychenko, Alexander P. Moskalets, Dmitry V. Klinov, Oleg M. Panasenko, Luboff Y. Filatova, Ekaterina A. Kirzhanova, Nadezhda G. Balabushevich
Summary: Hyperglycemia-induced protein glycation and formation of AGEs play a key role in diabetic complications and pathological biomineralization. RAGEs mediate ROS generation via activation of NADPH-oxidase. This research confirms that binding of glycated proteins with biomineral particles enhances their neutrophil-activating capacity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
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Food Science & Technology
Yue Luo, Jianan Zhang, Chi-Tang Ho, Shiming Li
Summary: This review examines the antiglycation effect and mechanism of tea and tea polyphenols. The findings suggest that tea polyphenols, particularly catechins, have a significant antiglycation effect by trapping alpha-dicarbonyl compounds and impeding the formation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs). Additionally, tea polyphenols alleviate aging, diabetes, and collagen-related diseases or complications through the regulation of receptor for advanced glycation end products (RAGE) expression and subsequent MAPK and TGF-beta pathways.
FOOD SCIENCE AND HUMAN WELLNESS
(2022)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Jose R. Vargas-Rodriguez, Idalia Garza-Veloz, Virginia Flores-Morales, Jose I. Badillo-Almaraz, Maria R. Rocha-Pizana, Jose J. Valdes-Aguayo, Margarita L. Martinez-Fierro
Summary: According to multiple studies, diabetes mellitus (DM) and hyperglycemia are independent predictors of mortality in patients infected with SARS-CoV and COVID-19. DM is found to be one of the main comorbidities associated with COVID-19, leading to higher risk of complications and death. The interaction between hyperglycemia and angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), the critical receptor for SARS-CoV-2, may play a role in the development of acute respiratory distress syndrome and death in patients with COVID-19.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shahida Perween, Minhal Abidi, Abul Faiz Faizy, Moinuddin
Summary: In type 2 diabetes mellitus, non-enzymatic glycosylation of proteins leads to the generation of AGEs, which contribute to diabetes-associated complications. Methylglyoxal alters the structure of fibrinogen and increases its immunogenicity, potentially triggering an autoimmune response in patients with type 2 diabetes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Carla Iacobini, Martina Vitale, Giuseppe Pugliese, Stefano Menini
Summary: It has been shown that hypoxia inducible factor (HIF)-1 alpha and related bioenergetic changes play a critical role in glucotoxicity, and targeting the production of glycolytic intermediates may be a potential approach for preventing and treating diabetic complications.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Oleg M. Panasenko, Viktor A. Ivanov, Elena V. Mikhalchik, Irina V. Gorudko, Daria V. Grigorieva, Liliya Yu. Basyreva, Ekaterina V. Shmeleva, Sergey A. Gusev, Valeria A. Kostevich, Nikolay P. Gorbunov, Alexey V. Sokolov
Summary: Hyperglycemia in diabetes mellitus alters the functionality of neutrophils, reducing their bactericidal activity mediated by MPO, which is affected by the modification of proteins by glucose and its derivative methylglyoxal. This phenomenon may contribute to impaired wound healing and increased susceptibility to infection in patients with hyperglycemia.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tomoya Yoshikawa, Yutaka Mifune, Atsuyuki Inui, Hanako Nishimoto, Kohei Yamaura, Shintaro Mukohara, Issei Shinohara, Ryosuke Kuroda
Summary: The study found that diabetes-induced hyperglycemia increased AGE and RAGE expression, leading to increased NOX expression, ROS production, and apoptosis in human rotator cuff. This suggests potential for preventive treatment of non-traumatic RCTs by inhibiting glycation and oxidative stress.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Joonhyeok Choi, Sungho Tak, Hoe-Myung Jung, Soyoung Cha, Eunha Hwang, Donghan Lee, Joon-Hwa Lee, Kyoung-Seok Ryu, Chankyu Park
Summary: DJ-1 protein plays a protective role against neurodegeneration by decomposing methylglyoxal (MG) through catalysis to lactate. It directly recognizes MG rather than its intermediates. TRIS molecule forms stable diastereotopic complexes with MG, which may interfere with the assay of protein activity.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Vanessa Hagenhaus, Jacob L. Gorenflos Lopez, Rebecca Rosenstengel, Carolin Neu, Christian P. R. Hackenberger, Arif Celik, Klara Weinert, Nguyen Mai-Binh, Kaya Bork, Ruediger Horstkorte, Astrid Gesper
Summary: This study investigates the pathophysiology and the effect of glycation on enzyme activity in late-onset GNE myopathy. The results show that glycation agents methylglyoxal and glyoxal significantly decrease the enzymatic activity of N-acetylmannosamine kinase, while the activity of UDP-N-acetylglucosamine 2-epimerase is less affected.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Elisa Benetti, Erica Liberto, Davide Bressanello, Valentina Bordano, Arianna C. Rosa, Gianluca Miglio, Jonida Haxhi, Giuseppe Pugliese, Stefano Balducci, Chiara Cordero
Review
Cell Biology
Stefano Menini, Carla Iacobini, Martina Vitale, Giuseppe Pugliese
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Giuseppe Pugliese, Martina Vitale, Veronica Resi, Emanuela Orsi
ACTA DIABETOLOGICA
(2020)
Review
Oncology
Stefano Menini, Carla Iacobini, Martina Vitale, Carlo Pesce, Giuseppe Pugliese
Summary: Diabetic individuals have an increased risk of developing various cancers, particularly pancreatic cancer, due to carbonyl stress caused by the higher availability of glucose and lipids. AGE formation and inhibition play a critical role in tumor development, suggesting a potential drug target. Caronyl stress is associated with the risk of pancreatic cancer in humans and may be a mechanistic link between diabetes and cancer development.
Article
Oncology
Viviana Casagrande, Giulia Iuliani, Stefano Menini, Giuseppe Pugliese, Massimo Federici, Rossella Menghini
Summary: In diabetic mice, targeting the TIMP3 system improved kidney structure and function, presenting a promising approach to develop new treatment avenues for this severe complication of diabetes.
CLINICAL AND TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Virginia Zamponi, Pina Lardo, Roberta Maggio, Chiara Simonini, Rossella Mazzilli, Antongiulio Faggiano, Giuseppe Pugliese, Antonio Stigliano
Summary: Women with primary adrenal insufficiency (PAI) have a higher prevalence of female sexual dysfunction (FSD) compared to healthy women, with desire being the most impaired aspect, and it is related to sexual distress and cortisol levels in this population.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Carla Iacobini, Martina Vitale, Giuseppe Pugliese, Stefano Menini
Summary: It has been shown that hypoxia inducible factor (HIF)-1 alpha and related bioenergetic changes play a critical role in glucotoxicity, and targeting the production of glycolytic intermediates may be a potential approach for preventing and treating diabetic complications.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Carla Iacobini, Martina Vitale, Jonida Haxhi, Carlo Pesce, Giuseppe Pugliese, Stefano Menini
Summary: Oxidative stress and hypoxia-inducible factors (HIFs) play crucial roles in the pathogenesis of diabetic cardiovascular and renal diseases, with reactive oxygen species (ROS) mediating cell signaling and contributing to the development of vascular complications.
Review
Oncology
Carla Iacobini, Martina Vitale, Giuseppe Pugliese, Stefano Menini
Summary: The hypoxia-inducible factor-1a (HIF-1a) and the M2 isoform of pyruvate kinase (PKM2) play key roles in the metabolic rewiring in cancer cells, which is characterized by the Warburg effect or aerobic glycolysis. This metabolic reprogramming is also relevant to the immune system, inflammation, and diabetes mellitus.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Carla Iacobini, Martina Vitale, Jonida Haxhi, Carlo Pesce, Giuseppe Pugliese, Stefano Menini
Summary: Carbonyl stress refers to the increase in reactive carbonyl species and the formation of irreversible covalent adducts with biological molecules. It is associated with inflammation and damage, and plays a role in diabetic cardiovascular complications, cancer risk, and the impact of modern diet on cardiometabolic and cancer risk.