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Advancement in AGEP Pathology: A New Era of Medical Science offers a comprehensive exploration of the latest breakthroughs in the study of Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEPs) and their impact on human health. AGEs, the byproducts formed when sugars interact with proteins or lipids, have long been known to contribute to a range of chronic diseases and aging processes. This book highlights the recent advancements in understanding AGEP pathology, shedding light on the molecular mechanisms and the role AGEPs play in the development of various medical conditions. The book begins by providing a detailed foundation of AGEP formation, discussing the biochemical processes behind the Maillard reaction and the accumulation of these compounds in the body over time. It also explores how environmental and dietary factors influence AGE production and how this process contributes to the progression of diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, and neurodegenerative conditions. Readers will gain a solid understanding of how AGEPs act as mediators of disease and aging at the cellular level. A key focus of the book is the new insights into the pathological effects of AGEPs on different organ systems. Recent studies have demonstrated how AGEPs promote chronic inflammation and oxidative stress, both of which are critical contributors to the pathogenesis of a variety of health conditions. The book delves into these complex interactions and examines the role AGEPs play in accelerating tissue damage, fibrosis, and the breakdown of essential biological structures. In addition to exploring the detrimental effects of AGEPs, Advancement in AGEP Pathology highlights the cutting-edge research aimed at counteracting their harmful impact. It reviews emerging strategies for preventing AGE formation and the therapeutic potential of AGE inhibitors and breaking agents. As medical science advances, novel compounds and treatments are being developed to neutralize the harmful effects of AGEPs, and this book offers an in-depth look at these groundbreaking approaches. The book also addresses the connection between AGEPs and various age-related diseases, particularly focusing on the impact they have on the skin, kidneys, eyes, and brain. It explores how AGEP accumulation leads to structural changes in tissues, contributing to the development of wrinkles, cataracts, kidney dysfunction, and cognitive decline. Readers will gain valuable insights into how AGEPs are implicated in these processes and how new medical treatments may help mitigate or reverse some of these effects. CONTENTS: - Pathophysiology of AGEP ◦ Origin and Causes of AGEP ◦ The Immune System and AGEP ◦ The Role of Environmental Factors in AGEP - Clinical Manifestations of AGEP ◦ Cutaneous Symptoms of AGEP ◦ Systemic Signs and Symptoms ◦ Psychological Impact of AGEP - Diagnosis of AGEP ◦ Clinical Assessment in Diagnosis ◦ Laboratory Investigations in AGEP ◦ Differential Diagnoses of AGEP - AGEP and Drug Reactions ◦ Identification of Drug-induced AGEP ◦ Use of Patch Testing in AGEP ◦ Management of Drug-induced AGEP - Histopathology of AGEP ◦ Skin Biopsy in AGEP ◦ Histopathological Findings in AGEP ◦ Correlation between Histopathology and Clinical Manifestations - Treatment Approaches to AGEP ◦ Topical Treatments ◦ Systemic Therapies ◦ Non-pharmacological Interventions - Complications of AGEP ◦ Skin Complications ◦ Systemic Complications ◦ Long-term Effects of AGEP - AGEP in Special Populations ◦ AGEP in Infants and Children ◦ AGEP in Pregnant Women ◦ AGEP in the Elderly Population + MORE

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