Figure 3

Metabolic sources of methylglyoxal (MG) and the possible role of carnosine in scavenging MG and suppressing the formation of protein-AGEs. Protein-AGEs cause inflammation and ageing. MG-carnosine is excreted in urine.
Metabolic sources of methylglyoxal (MG) and the possible role of carnosine in scavenging MG and suppressing the formation of protein-AGEs. Protein-AGEs cause inflammation and ageing. MG-carnosine is excreted in urine.