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The official mastadon account of the National Center for Functional Glycomics. Boosts β‰  Endorsement
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In our latest Interesting Fact Post learn about Mitochondrial Glycoproteins!
Think #mitochondria don't have #glycoproteins? Think again! New research shows O-GlcNAc modifications are key to: Energy Brain Health, Development

Read: https://research.bidmc.org/ncfg/blog/25-facts-about-mitochondrial-glycoproteins

#Glycobiology #glycotime

25] Facts About: Mitochondrial Glycoproteins

National Center for Functional Glycomics (NCFG)

πŸ’‘ Have you ever wondered how many N-Glycans or #glycoproteins there are on cells?

The numbers are massive: calculations suggest about 20 to 200 million N-glycans per human cell!

Read the full blog post: https://research.bidmc.org/ncfg/blog/24-facts-about-number-glycoproteins-and-n-glycans-cell

#glycobiology #glycotime #cells #biology

Have you heard of sugar alcohols, such as erythritol, sorbitol, mannitol and xylitol? These are commonly used as artificial sweeteners. Learn more about these interesting small sugars and where they are found in our latest blog post, https://research.bidmc.org/ncfg/blog/23-facts-about-sugar-alcohols

#glycans #glycotime #glycosylation #science #artificialsweeteners

23] Facts About: Sugar Alcohols

National Center for Functional Glycomics (NCFG)

🀯 Did you know proteins inside cells can be glycosylated?! πŸ”¬ Our latest blog post dives into the surprising world of intra-cellular protein glycosylation & its vital role in everything from gene expression to cell survival. Learn about O-GlcNAc & more!

πŸ‘‰ https://research.bidmc.org/ncfg/blog/21-facts-about-intracellular-protein-glycosylation

#glycans #proteinmodification #glycosylation #posttranslationalmodification #cellbiology #science #glycotime

21] Facts About: Intracellular Protein Glycosylation

National Center for Functional Glycomics (NCFG)
Exciting virtual seminar by Dr. Maxence Noel (From Dr. Richard Cummings' Lab) - "Brain N and O glycosylation: Discoveries, Tools and Dysregulation in Disease", held by the BGDG.
Thursday July 17, 2025 at 12pm EDT.
Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6QO_QnR8JZrSAos2HFA-KEVWhJ9dnKOPTuFkD_6sVTKZDvg/viewform
#glycotime #neuroglycobiology #neuroscience

πŸ“’New article alert! 'Blood group O expression in normal tissues and tumors', just published in FEBS Journal, highlights findings using our lamprey-derived monoclonal antibodies towards specific H antigen epitopes. Check out the paper to see the interesting and surprising staining seen in different cells and tissues: https://febs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/febs.70172

#glycotime #glycans #bloodgroups

Antifreeze glycoproteins: not just for fish! πŸ€” They could revolutionize food preservation and organ cryopreservation. Read more about this exciting potential in our latest interesting fact: https://research.bidmc.org/ncfg/blog/19-facts-about-antifreeze-glycoproteins-afgps

#glycotime #glycofacts #cryopreservation

19] Facts About: Antifreeze Glycoproteins (AFGPs)

National Center for Functional Glycomics (NCFG)

Explosions, allergies, & more! 🀯 Polysaccharides are more surprising than you think!

Read our latest interesting facts about Dangerous Carbohydrates: https://research.bidmc.org/ncfg/blog/18-facts-about-dangerous-carbohydrates

#science #carbs #glycotime #glycofacts

18] Facts About: Dangerous Carbohydrates?

National Center for Functional Glycomics (NCFG)

πŸ“’ Our latest work describing a new versatile click chemistry glycan linker which enabled us to create glycan derivatives for use in microarrays, Luminex (bead based arrays) and ELISA assays.

Check it out in @acs.org ACS Central Science https://doi.org/10.1021/acscentsci.4c02124

#glycotime #clickchemistry #luminex

In the latest interesting facts about #glycans, we take a look at two tiny #glycolipids which are critical for life.

Read the full post at: https://research.bidmc.org/ncfg/blog/17-facts-about-two-tiny-glycolipids-essential-life

For more interesting facts: https://research.bidmc.org/ncfg/interestingfacts/interesting-facts-about-glycans

#glycotime #glycofacts

17] Facts About: Two Tiny Glycolipids – Essential to Life

National Center for Functional Glycomics (NCFG)