Diaminopyridine compounds and methods of use

摘要

The present invention relates to compositions and method for inhibiting nonenzymatic cross-linking (protein aging) which contain diaminopyridines and derivates thereof. Accordingly, a composition is disclosed which comprises an agent capable of inhibiting the formation of advanced glycosylation endproducts of target proteins by reacting with the carbonyl moiety of the early glycosylation product of such target proteins formed by their initial glycosylation. The method comprises contacting the target protein with the composition. Both industrial and therapeutic applications for the invention are envisioned, as food spoilage and animal protein aging can be treated.