Iridoids are natural glycation inhibitors.
Glycation of amino acid residues in proteins leads to the eventual formation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs). AGE formation significantly influences human health and the aging process. AGE accumulation rates may be slowed by modifications to lifestyle or by pharmacological strategies. But the use of therapeutic drugs is not an appropriate means of controlling AGEs within the general population. However, phytochemical constituents in plant-based foods exhibit anti-glycation activities and may be more appropriate for general consumption. Among these phytochemicals are iridoids. The anti-AGE potential of iridoids has been demonstrated in vitro and in vivo, while also revealing possible mechanisms of action. Inclusion of iridoid food sources in the diet may be a useful component of strategies intended to mitigate AGE accumulation within the body.
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Brett J
BJ
West
Research and Development, Morinda, Inc., 737 East 1180 South, American Fork, UT, 84003, USA.
Shixin
S
Deng
Research and Development, Morinda, Inc., 737 East 1180 South, American Fork, UT, 84003, USA.
Akemi
A
Uwaya
Research and Development, Morinda, Inc., 737 East 1180 South, American Fork, UT, 84003, USA.
Fumiyuki
F
Isami
Anti-Aging Medical Research Center and Glycation Stress Research Center, Doshisha University, Kyoto, Japan.
Yumi
Y
Abe
Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume, Japan.
Sho-Ichi
S
Yamagishi
Research and Development, Morinda, Inc., 737 East 1180 South, American Fork, UT, 84003, USA.
C Jarakae
CJ
Jensen
D000375:Aging / Q000378:metabolism*; D000818:Animals; D017127:Glycation End Products, Advanced / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D039823:Iridoids / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D017127:Glycation End Products, Advanced; D039823:Iridoids
Advanced glycation end products; Dicarbonyls; Glycation; Iridoid