Mechanisms of Protection against Damage Mediated by the Maillard Reaction in Aging

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In order to prevent or escape the ongoing damage to proteins and DNA resulting from amino-carbonyl reactions, the organism has to have powerful defense mechanisms. If the Maillard reaction played a role in determining longevity among mammalian species, one would expect protective mechanisms to be more developed in long- versus short-lived species. This article summarizes current knowledge in this field, and...

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