Sugar-modified proteins associated with aging may cause DNA damage

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Sugar-modified proteins associated with aging may cause DNA damage
Over the lifespan, many proteins are modified by carbohydrates to form so-called AGEs (advanced glycation endproducts). These compounds have long been associated with aging. New data suggests that AGEs may cause damage to DNA, suggesting a molecular mechanism for the role of AGEs in age-related cellular decline.

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