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From: Low-molecular-weight chitosan scavenges methylglyoxal and N ε-(carboxyethyl)lysine, the major factors contributing to the pathogenesis of nephropathy

Figure 4

The protective mechanism of lmw-chitosan. Lmw-chitosan can block MG and CEL accumulation and might improve the damage resulting from protein dysfunction and inflammation. Interactions with carbonyl and oxidative stressors could promote an increase in overall stress. However, the role of lmw-chitosan on carbonyl stress is more vital than that on oxidative stress.

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