The present invention relates to compositions and methods for inhibiting and reversing nonenzymatic cross-linking (protein aging). Accordingly, compositions are disclosed which comprise substituted imidazolium compounds capable of inhibiting the formation of, as well as reversing already formed, advanced glycosylation endproducts of target proteins. The method comprises contacting the target protein with the composition. Both industrial and therapeutic applications for the invention are envisioned, as food spoilage and animal protein aging can be treated.
本发明涉及用于抑制和逆转非酶交联(蛋白质老化)的组合物和方法。因此,揭示了包括取代
咪唑化合物的组合物,其能够抑制目标蛋白质的高级糖基化终产物的形成,并逆转已经形成的高级糖基化终产物。该方法包括将目标蛋白质与该组合物接触。该发明可用于工业和治疗应用,因为可用于处理食品腐败和动物蛋白质老化。