Glycation, ageing and carnosine: Are carnivorous diets beneficial?

@article{Hipkiss2005GlycationAA,
  title={Glycation, ageing and carnosine: Are carnivorous diets beneficial?},
  author={Alan R. Hipkiss},
  journal={Mechanisms of Ageing and Development},
  year={2005},
  volume={126},
  pages={1034-1039}
}
  • A. Hipkiss
  • Published 1 October 2005
  • Biology
  • Mechanisms of Ageing and Development
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