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| | 8th International Symposium on the Maillard Reaction |
 | | The Maillard reaction is at the crossroads of food and biomedical sciences. |
 | | This reaction, which was discovered by food scientists during the early part of the 20th century, contributes to the natural and normal aging of tissues, but, when accelerated, contributes to pathology in a range of age-related chronic diseases, including arthritis, atherosclerosis, diabetes, and neurodegenerative diseases. |
 | | The role of the Maillard reaction in diabetes and its complications has become a major focus of research, leading to a better understanding of the importance of oxidative stress, lipid peroxidation, and hyperlipidemia in diabetic complications. |
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