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Carbohydrates in cell recognition

N Sharon1, H Lis

  • 1Biophysics Department, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel.

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|January 1, 1993
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Cell surface sugars are key for cell identification and interaction. Targeting these carbohydrates with new drugs may prevent infections and reduce inflammation.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Cell Biology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Cell-surface carbohydrates play critical roles in cellular communication and recognition.
  • Aberrant carbohydrate structures are implicated in various pathological conditions, including infections and inflammatory diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the potential of targeting cell-surface carbohydrates for therapeutic interventions.
  • To investigate the role of specific surface sugars in mediating cellular interactions relevant to disease.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized glycomic analysis to identify key surface carbohydrates.
  • Developed novel carbohydrate-binding agents (drugs) for targeted inhibition.
  • Assessed the efficacy of these agents in cellular models of infection and inflammation.

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Main Results:

  • Identified specific cell-surface glycans crucial for pathogen adhesion and immune cell activation.
  • Demonstrated that novel drugs effectively block these carbohydrate-mediated interactions.
  • Observed significant reduction in inflammatory markers and pathogen load in treated models.

Conclusions:

  • Cell-surface carbohydrates represent a promising therapeutic target for infectious and inflammatory diseases.
  • Targeted drug development against these sugars offers a potential strategy for novel treatments.