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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 29, 1998
Filed:
Mar. 18, 1996
Richard J Bucala, Cos Cob, CT (US);
Helen Vlassara, Shelter Island, NY (US);
Anthony Cerami, New York, NY (US);
Henry W Founds, Mendham, NJ (US);
Alteon Inc., Ramsey, NJ (US);
The Picower Institute For Medical Research, Manhasset, NY (US);
Abstract
Methods are disclosed for measuring the accumulation of advanced glycosylation endproducts (AGEs), which are predicated on the discovery that such AGEs are present in tobacco and its byproducts. More particularly, the methods focus on the observation that individuals who smoke or otherwise use tobacco have increased levels of AGEs over non-smoking individuals. The present methods relate to the measurement of AGE levels in both individuals and in tobacco and its byproduct, smoke. Methods are also disclosed for the evaluation of the tobacco products to determine their storage status and organoleptic capacity and potential, as well as for the treatment of the ambient to lower AGE levels. For example, air or other samples may be taken and evaluated by a dosimeter or like device, to determine whether AGE levels exceed normal, after which measures could be implemented to remediate the ambient condition. All such methods and corresponding materials are contemplated and included.