HealthSialylation of Immunoglobulin E Is a Determinant of Allergic Pathogenicity
IgE glycan composition and specifically sialylation is established as an important regulator of allergic disease.
By Marija Pezer, PhDGlycanAge blog
Explore the latest insights and research in GlycanAge testing, alongside expert advice and personal journeys that dive into the fascinating intersection of science, lifestyle, and health
Health By Marija Pezer, PhD
HealthGlycanAge - the Best Biomarker of Biological Age
Over 10 years of research on over 100,000 people condensed in 13 min presentation of Prof Gordan Lauc at the Longevity Leaders Virtual 2020. Check this video for introduction about glycans and their role in ageing and disease.
By Prof Gordan Lauc, PhD
HealthGlycans Are Crucial for the Response to Sars Cov-2 Infection
Glycans play an important role in the course of SARS-CoV-2 infection and should not be overlooked when searching for ways to understand and control this new disease. Glycans might become a great biomarker tool to predict disease severity, response to therapy and recovery prognosis.
By Olga Zaitseva
HealthGlycans as Biomarkers of Ageing and Age-Related Diseases
A lecture by Professor Gordan Lauc, giving an overview of over a decade of research on more than 100 000 individuals which showed that IgG glycans are excellent biomarkers of ageing and age-related diseases.
By Prof Gordan Lauc, PhD
HealthObesity - How Dangerous Is It Really?
Extensive weight loss can reduce our biological age and significantly decrease our chances of developing the severe form of COVID-19
By Ana Cvetko
HealthBoost Your Immune System, Change Your Glycome
One of the key ways to fight any disease, which seems to have slipped our minds, is making our immune system stronger
By Natali Nakic
HealthSweet Beginnings: How Sugars Help to Build Your Brain
Did you know that there are special types of sugar chains, called glycans, that play a crucial role in brain formation? It's true! Read to find out more.
HealthSweet Brain O'Mine: How Sugars Help You Think!
Next time you have breakfast, think about the sugars differently! Some of them might be bad in excess, but there is a whole world of sweet architectures interacting and communicating in your nerves, shaping the biochemical information that nurtures your thoughts.
HealthMucin 4 Glycoprotein Appears to Play an Important Role in Coronavirus Disease
Many surfaces of our body, including surface of the respiratory system (from the nose to the lung), eyes, ears, intestine and others, are covered by a layer called mucus. This mucus layer serves as the body's very first line of defence against pathogens (e.g. bacteria, viruses).
By Jasminka Krištić
HealthGlycans as Biomarkers for Liver and Pancreatic Cancer
With cancer being one of the deadliest diseases on earth, the need for biomarkers that can determine the risk of developing it is extraordinary.
HealthCOVID19 Severity – Are Smokers at Risk?
We are all aware of the bad effect smoking has on our body and health but here is another reason while quitting is worthwhile.
By Jelena Šimunović
HealthBiomarkers of Biological Age as Predictors of COVID-19 Disease Severity
Early epidemiological studies suggest that age is the most important predictor of severity of COVID-19 disease course.
