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Glycosylation End Products, Advanced

Medical Definition:	Products derived from the nonenzymatic reaction of glucose and proteins in vivo that exhibit a yellow-brown pigmentation and an ability to participate in protein-protein cross-linking. These substances are involved in biological processes relating to protein turnover and it is believed that their excessive accumulation contributes to the chronic complications of diabetes mellitus.
Guide Notes:	DF: GEPA
Previously Indexed:	Glycosylation (1988-1992)

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