Fleeting interactions between membrane sugar chains control cell division
Acting as an armor, a scaffold, and a communication platform in one, our cells’ plasma membrane lies at…
New HIV vaccine successfully generates broadly neutralizing antibodies in primates
A new HIV vaccine developed by La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI), Scripps Research scientists, and IAVI has…
Glucosamine may worsen Alzheimer’s by fueling abnormal brain glycosylation
A widely used joint-health supplement is under scrutiny after researchers linked glucosamine to worsened memory in Alzheimer’s mice…
Flu drugs may reduce cognitive decline in people with HIV
A class of flu drugs may reduce cognitive decline and premature aging in people living with chronic viral…
Brain-specific enzyme drives branching and extension of O-mannose glycans
Gifu University scientists have uncovered how a brain-specific enzyme reshapes protein-linked sugar chains to facilitate the formation of…
Study reveals key role of sugars in immune cell movement during psoriasis
New research has updated our understanding of how sugars, known as glycans, help immune cells move into skin…
Study shows mucus contains molecules that block Salmonella infection | MIT News
Mucus is more than just a sticky substance: It contains a wealth of powerful molecules called mucins that…