tokens: RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS : EndoMT was induced in a mouse pancreatic microvascular endothelial cell line ( MMEC ) in the presence of advanced glycation end products ( AGEs ) and in the endothelial lineage - traceble mouse line Tie2 - Cre ; Loxp - EGFP by administration of AGEs , with nonglycated mouse albumin serving as a control .