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Endothelial glycocalyx Nashville

The Glycocalyx: Could This Gel Help Your Cells Ward Off Heart Disease?

We’re often judged by the clothes we wear. Your clothes may be the deciding factor on the first impression you make, landing a new job, or getting that promotion at work. Your cells also have “clothing” – a dynamic, specialized layer of sugars called the glycocalyx. As scientists learn more about this gel-like layer, they are also realizing its far-reaching roles in human health.