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The contribution of glycation to cataract formation in diabetes.
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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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