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Navigating the COVID-19 Pandemic: Glycans, Biological Age and Inflammation with Prof. Gordan Lauc

July 05, 2023 • GlycanAge • Season 1 • Episode 8

In an era defined by COVID-19, understanding the intricacies of our immune response and the profound role our lifestyle choices play in shaping our resilience or vulnerability to future pandemics is of great importance. In this episode, we unravel the influence of glycans, complex carbohydrates instrumental in immune response regulation, on our understanding of COVID-19 susceptibility and severity. We explore the role of lifestyle in disease prevention, particularly focusing on diet and obesity. Gordan Lauc is a Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Zagreb Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry and founder and CEO of Genos Ltd. Listen in as he shares valuable insights into pandemic regulations, the spread of misinformation, and vital lessons for the future.

We Discuss:

The Role of Glycans in Promoting and Suppressing Inflammation [03:11]
Biological Age as a Predictor of COVID-19 Severity [09:48]
Behind the Scenes of Study Design: Stratifying COVID-19 Patients [12:17]
The Role of Proinflammatory Glycans in COVID-19 Severity [16:24]
Impact of Lifestyle Choices on Disease Risk [22:22]
Glycan Biomarkers in Disease Prediction [28:58]
Biobanking: A Vital Tool in Pandemic Preparedness [41:39]
COVID-19 Regulations and Responses: A Croatian Perspective [43:48]
Vaccine Mandates and Universal Masking: Is It Too Much? [50:13]
Lessons for Future Pandemics [53:51]

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