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Measuring glycated proteins: clinical and methodological aspects.

M P Cohen1, R S Clements

  • 1Exocell, Inc., and Institute for Metabolic Research, University City Science Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. drmpcohen@aol.com

Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics
|July 28, 2001
PubMed
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Nonenzymatic glycation increases in hyperglycemia, enabling better diabetes management. Measuring glycated proteins in circulation offers improved assessment of diabetic control.

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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Endocrinology
  • Clinical Chemistry

Background:

  • Hyperglycemia, a hallmark of diabetes mellitus, accelerates nonenzymatic glycation.
  • Nonenzymatic glycation involves the condensation of free sugars with protein amino groups.
  • This process leads to the formation of glycated proteins, reflecting average blood glucose levels over time.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the fundamental chemistry of nonenzymatic glycation.
  • To discuss various methods for measuring circulating glycated proteins.
  • To elucidate the clinical significance of these markers in diabetes management.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on nonenzymatic glycation and glycated protein measurement.
  • Analysis of analytical techniques for quantifying glycated proteins (e.g., chromatography, immunoassays).

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  • Evaluation of clinical studies correlating glycated protein levels with glycemic control and diabetes complications.

    • Main Results:

    • Nonenzymatic glycation is a reliable indicator of chronic hyperglycemia.
    • Diverse analytical methods exist, each with specific advantages and limitations.
    • Circulating glycated protein concentrations correlate with long-term glycemic control and predict diabetes-related complications.

    Conclusions:

    • Measurement of circulating glycated proteins is a valuable tool for assessing diabetic control.
    • Understanding the chemistry and measurement techniques is crucial for accurate interpretation.
    • These markers play a vital role in the ongoing management and monitoring of diabetes mellitus.