Zhang Yihan, Zhang Zhen, Tu Chuyue, Chen Xu, He Ruikun
School of Biology and Biological Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Panyu District, Guangzhou 510006, China.
BYHEALTH Institute of Nutrition & Health, No. 916, Huangpu Avenue East, Huangpu District, Guangzhou 510799, China.
Antioxidants (Basel). 2025 Apr 18;14(4):492. doi: 10.3390/antiox14040492.
Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) are a group of compounds formed through non-enzymatic reactions between reducing sugars and proteins, lipids, or nucleic acids. AGEs can be generated in the body or introduced through dietary sources and smoking. Recent clinical and animal studies have highlighted the significant role of AGEs in various health conditions. These compounds accumulate in nearly all mammalian tissues and are associated with a range of diseases, including diabetes and its complications, cardiovascular disease, and neurodegeneration. This review summarizes the major diseases linked to AGE accumulation, presenting both clinical and experimental evidence. The pathologies induced by AGEs share common mechanisms across different organs, primarily involving oxidative stress, chronic inflammation, and direct protein cross-linking. Interventions targeting AGE-related diseases focus on inhibiting AGE formation using synthetic or natural antioxidants, as well as reducing dietary AGE intake through lifestyle modifications. AGEs are recognized as significant risk factors that impact health and accelerate aging, particularly in individuals with hyperglycemia. Monitoring AGE level and implementing nutritional interventions can help maintain overall health and reduce the risk of AGE-related complications.
晚期糖基化终末产物(AGEs)是一组通过还原糖与蛋白质、脂质或核酸之间的非酶促反应形成的化合物。AGEs可在体内生成,也可通过饮食来源和吸烟摄入。最近的临床和动物研究突出了AGEs在各种健康状况中的重要作用。这些化合物几乎在所有哺乳动物组织中积累,并与一系列疾病相关,包括糖尿病及其并发症、心血管疾病和神经退行性变。本综述总结了与AGEs积累相关的主要疾病,同时展示了临床和实验证据。AGEs诱导的病理变化在不同器官中具有共同机制,主要涉及氧化应激、慢性炎症和直接的蛋白质交联。针对与AGEs相关疾病的干预措施主要集中在使用合成或天然抗氧化剂抑制AGEs的形成,以及通过生活方式改变减少饮食中AGEs的摄入。AGEs被认为是影响健康和加速衰老的重要危险因素,尤其是在高血糖个体中。监测AGEs水平并实施营养干预有助于维持整体健康并降低与AGEs相关并发症的风险。
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