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The contribution of glycation to cataract formation in diabetes.

A. Stevens-1998-08-01-PubMed
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It is concluded that Type II diabetes cataracts are unlikely to arise as a result of AGE formation, but rather they form because of disruption of the cells, as a result of osmotic stress, brought about by glycation of the ion pumps.

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It is concluded that Type II diabetes cataracts are unlikely to arise as a result of AGE formation, but rather they form because of disruption of the cells, as a result of osmotic stress, brought about by glycation of the ion pumps.

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GlycationChemistryCrystallinCataractsTryptophanCircular dichroismSodium pumpDiabetes mellitus

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