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A Glyoxalase-1 Knockdown Does Not Have Major Short Term Effects on Energy Expenditure and Atherosclerosis in Mice.
Journal of diabetes research - 1 Jan 2016
Wortmann Markus, Hakimi Maani, Fleming Thomas, Peters Andreas S, Sijmonsma Tjeerd P, Herzig Stephan, Nawroth Peter P, Böckler Dittmar, Dihlmann Susanne
Abstract excerpt
Objective. Glyoxalase-1 is an enzyme detoxifying methylglyoxal (MG). MG is a potent precursor of advanced glycation endproducts which are regarded to be a key player in micro- and macrovascular damage. Yet, the role of Glo1 in atherosclerosis remains unclear. In this study, the effect of Glo1 on mouse metabolism and atherosclerosis is evaluated. Methods. Glo1 knockdown mice were fed a high fat or a standard diet...
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