Following a biomarker through biological change
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🔬 Following a biomarker through biological change
At ARDD 2026, Gordan Lauc explored what makes IgG glycan patterns useful for studying individual trajectories. His presentation described different age-related patterns in men and women, including a pronounced shift around menopause, and discussed how glycan measures respond to interventions.
💡 Lauc reported changes associated with weight loss and calorie restriction, alongside variable responses to metabolic drugs. That variability makes repeated measurement an interesting research tool: it can help investigators examine whether people show similar or different biological responses. It also raises the question of what a changing glycan score means for future health. Connecting those changes to meaningful outcomes is essential before using them to judge the benefit of an intervention.
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🔬 Another layer of the aging picture: glycans. At #ARDD2026, @gordanlauc explored how these protein-linked sugar structures relate to inflammation and biological age. Individual trajectories add context beyond a single measurement.
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Credit: Michael DeStefano
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