Through which mechanism do Advanced Glycation End-products (AGEs) primarily contribute to diabetic microangiopathy?
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Correct answer: Cross-linking proteins in the basement membrane
AGEs bind to specific receptors (RAGE) and cross-link extracellular matrix proteins. This leads to increased vascular permeability, basement membrane thickening, and trapped plasma proteins like LDL in the vessel walls.
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