HealthDid 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.
By Mattia Vacchini and Thomas Klarić
GlycoscienceGlycans are complex sugar molecules that are present on the majority of proteins in the human body. As such, glycans have shown great potential as biomarkers of both biological and chronological ages, as well as various diseases, including cancer and autoimmune diseases.
By Azra Frkatović
HealthNext 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.
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GlycoscienceDetailed glycan analysis and potential post-translational modifications of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein is very important for the development of glycoprotein-based vaccine.
By Tea Petrovic
GlycoscienceWe need to intensify studies on the role of glycosylation and understand the importance of these complicated structures if we want to have success in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the COVID-19.
By Mislav Novokmet, Maja Pučić Baković, Gordan Lauc
HealthMany 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
GlycoscienceGlycoproteins found at the surface of several viruses are called viral envelope glycoproteins and they are great targets for virus neutralization.
By Petra Tominac
HealthWith cancer being one of the deadliest diseases on earth, the need for biomarkers that can determine the risk of developing it is extraordinary.
By Petra Tominac
