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The Biology of Glycosaminoglycans in Health & Disease

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Air date:	Friday, September 18, 2020, 9:00:00 AM Time displayed is Eastern Time, Washington DC Local
Views:	Total views: 949 (636 Live, 313 On-demand)
Category:	Conferences
Runtime:	05:55:14
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Description:	This NIH Common Fund Glycoscience Program (CF-GSP) workshop will be held virtually on September 18, 2020 and highlight the latest findings of NIH supported researchers investigating various biological roles of Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs). These negatively charged molecules composed of repeating disaccharide units can be divided into four primary groups: heparin/heparan sulfate; chondroitin sulfate/dermatan sulfate; keratan sulfate; and hyaluronic acid. They play key biological roles in numerous cellular functions including cell signaling/the regulation of cell growth and proliferation, promotion of cell adhesion, anticoagulation, regulation of the innate immune response in inflammation, and wound repair. The Common Fund Glycoscience Program has developed methodologies for the synthesis of GAGs, and tools to facilitate studies of their biological functions. These advances are furthering our understanding of the biology of GAGs, and their use as therapeutics. This workshop will explore various aspects of GAG biology in human health and present new tools to facilitate studies of these polysaccharides.

NLM Title:	The biology of glycosaminoglycans in health & disease / The NIH Common Fund Glycoscience Program.
Author:	Common Fund Glycoscience Program. Workshop
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Abstract:	(CIT): This NIH Common Fund Glycoscience Program (CF-GSP) workshop will be held virtually on September 18, 2020 and highlight the latest findings of NIH supported researchers investigating various biological roles of Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs). These negatively charged molecules composed of repeating disaccharide units can be divided into four primary groups: heparin/heparan sulfate; chondroitin sulfate/dermatan sulfate; keratan sulfate; and hyaluronic acid. They play key biological roles in numerous cellular functions including cell signaling/the regulation of cell growth and proliferation, promotion of cell adhesion, anticoagulation, regulation of the innate immune response in inflammation, and wound repair. The Common Fund Glycoscience Program has developed methodologies for the synthesis of GAGs, and tools to facilitate studies of their biological functions. These advances are furthering our understanding of the biology of GAGs, and their use as therapeutics. This workshop will explore various aspects of GAG biology in human health and present new tools to facilitate studies of these polysaccharides.
Subjects:	Glycosaminoglycans--physiology Glycosaminoglycans--therapeutic use
Publication Types:	Congress Webcast

NLM Classification:	QU 83
NLM ID:	101772203
CIT Live ID:	38245
Permanent link:	https://videocast.nih.gov/watch=38245

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