3-deoxy Glucosone is a highly reactive 2-oxoaldehyde intermediate of the Maillard reaction produced during oxidative stress in response to excess sugar consumption and in association with diabetes. It is a precursor for the formation of advanced glycation endproducts and because it readily reacts with protein amino groups is also used for crosslinking studies. 3-deoxy Glucosone can be used as a reference for the analysis and detection of glucose degradation products and glycating agents.
