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Non-enzymatic glycosylation.

L Kennedy, T J Lyons

    British Medical Bulletin
    |January 1, 1989
    PubMed
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    Glycosylated haemoglobin is a unique index for long-term diabetes management. Glycosylated serum proteins aid in diabetic pregnancy, while advanced glycosylation end-products link high blood sugar to complications.

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    Area of Science:

    • Clinical Chemistry
    • Endocrinology
    • Diabetes Mellitus Research

    Background:

    • Glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c) is established as a key indicator of long-term blood glucose control in diabetes mellitus.
    • Glycosylated serum proteins offer a shorter-term measure of glycaemia, valuable in specific clinical contexts like diabetic pregnancy.
    • Advanced glycosylation end-products (AGEs) are implicated in the pathogenesis of chronic diabetic complications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the established role of glycosylated haemoglobin in diabetes management.
    • To highlight the utility of glycosylated serum proteins in shorter-term glycaemic assessment, particularly in pregnancy.
    • To explore the potential of targeting AGE formation for preventing diabetic complications.

    Main Methods:

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  • Review of clinical experience and literature regarding glycosylated haemoglobin and serum proteins.
  • Discussion of the biochemical pathways involved in glycosylation and AGE formation.
  • Exploration of therapeutic strategies targeting AGEs or alternative metabolic pathways.

    • Main Results:

    • Glycosylated haemoglobin provides a reliable measure for setting outpatient diabetes management targets.
    • Glycosylated serum proteins offer valuable insights into glycaemic control over shorter periods, especially in diabetic pregnancies.
    • The formation of AGEs presents a potential mechanistic link between hyperglycaemia and the development of chronic diabetic complications.

    Conclusions:

    • Glycosylated haemoglobin remains a cornerstone for long-term diabetes monitoring and management.
    • Innovative therapeutic approaches targeting AGE formation or promoting alternative metabolic pathways show promise in preventing chronic diabetic complications.