Glycation, also referred to as non-enzymatic glycosylation, refers to the process by which a carbohydrate attaches to a protein or other chemical in the body to form a new molecule. Glycation differs from glycosylation (which also refers to the bonding of a carbohydrate and a chemical) because it is not catalysed by an enzyme.
For more information, see Metabolism.
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