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AGEs Contribute to Disc Degeneration via Interaction with RAGE
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AGEs Contribute to Disc Degeneration via Interaction with RAGE

Advanced glycation endproducts (AGEs) are a form of metabolic waste, sugary compounds that can interact harmfully with structures and cells in the body. A few forms of persistent AGE can form lasting cross-links in the extracellular matrix that change the structural properties of tissues, contributing to the loss of elasticity in skin and blood vessels, for example. Most...