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GO: Molecular Function

advanced glycation end-product receptor activity

Term ID
GO:0050785
Synonyms
  • AGE receptor activity
  • RAGE activity
Definition
Combining with advanced glycation end-products and transmitting the signal to initiate a change in cell activity. Advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) form from a series of chemical reactions after an initial glycation event (a non-enzymatic reaction between reducing sugars and free amino groups of proteins). (5)
References
Ontology
GO: Molecular Function    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
is a type of
negatively regulated by
regulated by
Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes