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Advanced glycation end products play adverse proinflammatory activities in osteoporosis.
Mediators Inflamm. 2014;2014:975872. doi: 10.1155/2014/975872
Sanguineti R, Puddu A, Mach F, Montecucco F, Viviani GL
Abstract:
.....The accumulation of AGEs within the bone induces the formation of covalent cross-links with collagen and other bone proteins which affects the mechanical properties of tissue and disturbs bone remodelling and deterioration, underlying osteoporosis. On the other hand, the gradual deterioration of the immune system during aging (defined as immunosenescence) is also characterized by the generation of a high level of oxidants and AGEs. The synthesis and accumulation of AGEs (both localized within the bone or in the systemic circulation) might trigger a vicious circle (in which inflammation and aging merged in the word "Inflammaging") which can establish and sustain the development of osteoporosis. This narrative review will update the molecular mechanisms/pathways by which AGEs induce the functional and structural bone impairment typical of osteoporosis.
PMID: 24771986
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Tags: AGEs, osteoporosis, review