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Classically activated mouse macrophages produce methylglyoxal that induces a TLR4- and RAGE-independent proinflammatory response.
Journal of leukocyte biology - 1 Mar 2021
Prantner Daniel, Nallar Shreeram, Richard Katharina, Spiegel David, Collins Kim D, Vogel Stefanie N
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The highly reactive compound methylglyoxal (MG) can cause direct damage to cells and tissues by reacting with cellular macromolecules. MG has been identified as a biomarker associated with increased sepsis-induced mortality. Patients undergoing septic shock have significantly elevated circulating MG levels compared to postoperative patients and healthy controls. Furthermore, MG has been implicated in the...
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