METHOD FOR THE ANALYSIS OF N-GLYCANS ATTACHED TO IMMUNOGLOBULIN G FROM HUMAN BLOOD PLASMA AND ITS USE

摘要

From the results of the analysis, Glycan Age Index (GAI) is calculated, and it is useful for: prediction of biological age of a tested individual; monitoring efficacy of methods that slow down the ageing process; monitoring progression of diseases that are developed as a result of the ageing process advancement, like: inflammatory diseases (including atherosclerosis), autoimmune diseases, tumours, diabetes, arthritis, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer disease; and evaluation of overall condition/health of a body.