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n. the chemical linkage of glucose to a protein, to form a glycoprotein. Glycation of body proteins has been postulated as a cause of complications of diabetes mellitus. see advanced glycation end-products, glycated haemoglobin.
From: glycation in Concise Medical Dictionary »
Subjects: Chemistry — Medicine and Health.
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