The Claim
In apoE-/- mice, glucose supplementation increases the expression of Siglec-E ligands on erythrocytes, suggesting that dietary glucose may influence glycosylation patterns on red blood cells in the context of atherosclerosis.
What the research says
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In mice genetically predisposed to atherosclerosis, adding glucose to the diet increases the presence of specific sugar molecules on the surface of red blood cells, which may alter how these cells interact with the immune system during disease progression.
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In apoE-/- mice, glucose supplementation increases the expression of Siglec-E ligands on erythrocytes, suggesting that dietary glucose may influence glycosylation patterns on red blood cells in the context of atherosclerosis.
When more sugar is available in the blood, red blood cells add more sugar chains to their surface. These sugar chains bind to a specific receptor on immune cells, which turns down their activity. This reduces inflammation in the blood vessels and slows the buildup of fatty plaques.
What the research says
1 studyIn mice prone to artery disease, giving them sugary water made their red blood cells produce more of a special sugar signal that calms the immune system. This supports the idea that sugar can change these cells in a way that might help reduce inflammation.
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