3-Deoxyglucosone

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3-Deoxyglucosone
Names
IUPAC name
3-Deoxy-D-erythro-hexos-2-ulose
Systematic IUPAC name
(4S,5R)-4,5,6-Trihydroxy-2-oxohexanal
Other names
3-Deoxy-D-erythro-hexosulose; 2-Keto-3-deoxyglucose; 3-Deoxy-D-erythro-hexosulose; 3-Deoxy-D-glucosone; D-3-Deoxyglucosone
Identifiers
3D model (
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ChEBI
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UNII
  • InChI=1S/C6H10O5/c7-2-4(9)1-5(10)6(11)3-8/h2,5-6,8,10-11H,1,3H2/t5-,6+/m0/s1 checkY
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  • InChI=1/C6H10O5/c7-2-4(9)1-5(10)6(11)3-8/h2,5-6,8,10-11H,1,3H2/t5-,6+/m0/s1
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  • C(C(C(CO)O)O)C(=O)C=O
  • O=C(C=O)C[C@H](O)[C@H](O)CO
Properties
C6H10O5
Molar mass 162.141 g·mol−1
Density 1.406 g/ml
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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3-Deoxyglucosone (3DG) is a sugar that is notable because it is a marker for diabetes. 3DG reacts with protein to form

aging.[1]

Biosynthesis

4-Imidazolone arise from the condensation of arginine residues and 3-deoxyglucosone (R = CH2CH(OH)CH(OH)CH2OH).[2]

3DG is made naturally via the Maillard reaction. It forms after glucose reacts with primary amino groups of lysine or arginine found in proteins. Because of the increased concentration of the reactant glucose, more 3DG forms with excessive blood sugar levels, as in uncontrolled diabetes. Glucose reacts non-enzymatically with protein amino groups to initiate glycation. The formation of 3DG may account for the numerous complications of diabetes as well as aging.[1]

3DG arises also via the degradation of fructose 3-phosphate (F3P).[3] 3DG plays a central role in the development of diabetic complications via the action of fructosamine-3-kinase.[citation needed]

Biochemistry

As a dicarbonyl sugar, i.e. one with the grouping R-C(O)-C(O)-R, 3DG is highly reactive toward amine groups. Amines are common in amino acids as well as some nucleic acids. The products from the reaction of 3DG with protein amino groups are called

aging.[1]

3DG has a variety of potential biological effects, particularly when it is present at elevated concentrations in diabetic states:

3DG and ROS

3DG induces

atherosclerotic plaques. This observation suggests that an increase in 3DG may trigger atherogenesis in diabetes.[15][16] 3DG also inactivates some enzymes that protect cells from ROS. For example, glutathione peroxidase, a central antioxidant enzyme that uses glutathione to remove ROS, and glutathione reductase, which regenerates glutathione, are both inactivated by 3DG.[17][18] Diabetic humans show increased oxidative stress.[19] 3DG-induced ROS result in oxidative DNA damage.[20] 3DG can be internalized by cells and internalized 3DG is responsible for the production of intracellular oxidative stress.[21]

Detoxification

Although of uncertain medical significance, a variety of compounds react with 3DG, possibly deactivating it. One such agent is

aminoguanidine (AG).[22] AG reduces AGE associated retinal, neural, arterial, and renal pathologies in animal models.[23][24][25][26] The problem with AG is that it is toxic in the quantities needed for efficacy.[citation needed
]

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