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Amadori Rearrangement


 * Main Article: Amadori Rearrangement

The Amadori Rearrangement is an essential reaction in Carbohydrate Chemistry. An Amadori rearrangement occurs between a simple sugar, such as glucose or fructose, and an amino compound, such as a protein to produce a ketoamine or fructosamine. Clincally, the amadori rearrangement is significant individuals with diabetes mellitus typically have higher levels of fructosamine in the blood.