“Collectively, these findings suggest that glycocalyx integrity is a critical determinant of physical function and that glycocalyx-targeted interventions may be a viable therapeutic strategy to treat ...

A new research paper was published in Volume 17, Issue 9 of Aging-US on August 30, 2025, titled, "Glycocalyx-targeted therapy prevents age-related muscle loss and declines in maximal exercise capacity ...

The glycocalyx surrounds each cell in the human body like a coat. This complex sugar layer plays a key role in the progression of numerous diseases, such as cancer and autoimmune diseases. Researchers ...

As cardiovascular research continues to evolve, new ways of understanding circulation are expanding how clinicians think ...

A recent study published in the journal Nature showed that the dysregulation of the brain endothelial glycocalyx layer impairs the blood-brain barrier (BBB) in disease and aging. The BBB forms a ...

The unique permeability characteristics of the glomerular capillary wall depend on its three-layer structure, consisting of endothelial cells, the basement membrane and podocytes. These components ...

A new measurement in the Children of the 90s @30 clinic analyses capillary function to see how the health of the glycocalyx relates to diseases including diabetes, kidney disease, cardiovascular ...

STANFORD, California, USA, 10 June 2025 – In a compelling Genomic Press Interview published today in Brain Medicine, Sophia Shi, PhD, unveils her pioneering research that fundamentally changes our ...