AGE's Flashcards

1
Q

What are AGE’s?

A

Advanced Glycation Endproducts

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2
Q

Give examples of Post Translational Modifications

A

Phosphorylation
Ubiquinitism
Glycosylation
Glycation

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3
Q

What is HBA1c?

A

Modified haemoglobin

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4
Q

Give examples of indicators of diabetic control

A

Actual glucose level
Glycated hemoglobin
Fructosamine
Microalbuminuria

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5
Q

What is a nonenzymatic browning reaction?

A

When you cook food it browns.

The same reaction happens in the body, but more slowly.

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