Gordan Lauc PhD: Glycans- The Next Biological Longevity Clock?

#011-Glycans are being hailed as possibly the next great biological longevity clock. Today we speak with the leading expert on the subject.  Gordan Lauc PhD, is Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular biology at the University of Zagreb and Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer at GlycanAge. He graduated from the University of Zagreb Faculty of Science in 1992, and obtained PhD in Biochemistry and the University of Zagreb.Take home points:Glycans– the third revolution in evolutionNuclei acids - 4 building blocks [linear]Proteins -  20 amino acids [linear]Glycoproteins- 2000+ [nonlinear]Examples -Blood groups ABO are glycansPost translational-make protein Glycans modifications of proteins lipids and even DNA by sugarNonlinear branching oligosaccharide     Glucose-monosaccharide-Post translational modifications-     Phosphorylation     GlycosylationAGE- advanced glycation end products——reaction glucose and proteins- not the same as glycosylation.Immunoglobulins- older get more pro inflammatory glycans-Igg glycosylation suppress inflammationHuman glycan projectHealth Longevity Secrets show listeners who wish to try The Glyconage longevity clock on themselves can receive a 20% discount enter the code ROBERTLUFKIN at the glycanage.com website.*** SUBSCRIBE TO ROBERT LUFKIN MD YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE *** https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2w2...*** CONNECT WITH ROBERT LUFKIN MD ON SOCIAL MEDIA ***Web: https://robertlufkinmd.com/Twitter:https://twitter.com/robertlufkinmd*** GOT A SUGGESTION FOR A SHOW? ***Contact us at: https://robertlufkinmd.com/contact*** SPONSORSHIPS & BRANDS ***We do work with sponsors and brands. If you are interested in working with us and you have a product or service that is of value to the health industry please contact us at: https://robertlufkinmd.com/contact​NOTE: This is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen here. Robert Lufkin MD may at any time and at its sole discretion change or replace the information available on this channel. To the extent permitted by mandatory law, Robert Lufkin MD shall not be liable for any direct, incidental, consequential, indirect or punitive damages arising out of access to or use of any content available on this channel, including viruses, regardless of the accuracy or completeness of any such content.Disclaimer: We are ambassadors or affiliates for many of the brands we reference on the channel. ------------------------------------------------------------------------#longevity #wellness #antiaging #MR #lifestylemedicine #younger #glycans #biohacking #RobertLufkinMD #genetics #glycosylation #gordonlauc⭐ Enjoying the show? Please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts — it takes 30 seconds and helps more people discover the science of health and longevity. Thank you!New episodes every other Tuesday. Subscribe so you don't miss one.Continue this conversation on Substack: https://robertlufkinmd.substack.comLies I Taught In Medical School — Free sample chapter: https://www.robertlufkinmd.com/lies/Web: https://www.robertlufkinmd.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/robertlufkinmdX: https://x.com/robertlufkinmdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertlufkinmd/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@robertlufkinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertlufkinmd/