Investigating the Glycating Effects of Glucose, Glyoxal and Methylglyoxal on Human Sperm
Abstract Glycation is the non-enzymatic reaction between reducing sugars, such as glucose, and proteins, lipids or nucleic acids, producing Advanced Glycation End (AGE) products. AGEs, produced during natural senescence as well as through lifestyle factors such as diet and smoking, are key pathogeni...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2018-06-01
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Series: | Scientific Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-27108-7 |