Inflammation Database: genes involved in inflammation: AGER (advanced glycosylation end product-specific receptor)

AGER (advanced glycosylation end product-specific receptor)

[DAMA-358M23.4, MGC22357, RAGE]

- This gene belongs to the immunoglobulin superfamily of cell surface molecules (RefSeq, 2010). Higher oxidant stress and inflammation (OS/infl) have been associated with aging-related diseases and advanced glycation end products (AGEs). AGE receptor-1 (AGER1) is an antioxidant and can reduce OS/infl. Reduction of AGEs in normal diets [...] http://digg.com/u1RbjN