advanced glycation end-product receptor activity

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Nameadvanced glycation end-product receptor activity
IDGO_0050785
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Molecular function

Exact synonym

AGE receptor activity, RAGE activity

Description

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).

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