Concept information
Preferred term
Maillard Reaction
Type
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Definition
- A group of nonenzymatic reactions in which aldehydes, ketones, or reducing sugars react with the amino groups of amino acids, peptides, proteins, lipids, or nucleic acids, ultimately resulting in the irreversible formation of ADVANCED GLYCATION END PRODUCTS. Food browning reactions, such as those that occur with cooking with high heat are attributed to this reaction type. This reaction also occurs in vivo and is accelerated under hyperglycemia, oxidative stress, and inflammatory conditions.
Broader concept
Allowable Qualifier(s)
In other languages
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French
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-G8LJMV56-2
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