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Identification of glyoxalase 1 polymorphisms associated with enzyme activity.
Gene - 15 Feb 2013
Peculis Raitis, Konrade Ilze, Skapare Elina, Fridmanis Davids, Nikitina-Zake Liene, Lejnieks Aivars, Pirags Valdis, Dambrova Maija, Klovins Janis
Abstract excerpt
The glyoxalase system and its main enzyme, glyoxalase 1 (GLO1), protect cells from advanced glycation end products (AGEs), such as methylglyoxal (MG) and other reactive dicarbonyls, the formation of which is increased in diabetes patients as a result of excessive glycolysis. MG is partly responsible for harmful protein alterations in living cells, notably in neurons, leading to their dysfunction, and recent...
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