methylglyoxal
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of methylglyoxal
1895–1900; methyl- + glyoxal, equivalent to gly(col) + oxal(ic acid)
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They demonstrated that cells from such patients were particularly sensitive to the effects of methylglyoxal, which is a chemical produced when our cells break down glucose to create energy.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 12, 2024
The NUS team has now found that methylglyoxal can temporarily inactivate such cancer-preventing genes, suggesting that repeated episodes of poor diet or uncontrolled diabetes can 'add up' over time to increase cancer risk.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 12, 2024
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