The Glycocalyx

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Glycocalyx is built from:
-glycoprotein
-proteoglycans
-glycosaminoglycans

Glycocalyx is located in most all cells including:
-muscle cells
-RBCs
-WBCs
-endothelial cells
-enterocytes
-Fat cells

Glycocalyx Roles
-protection from physical and chemical damage
-regulates permeability
-gives structure to cell membranes

What can destroy the Glycocalyx
-glucose
-alcohol
-smoking
-heavy metals
-nanoplastics
-sheer forces like high blood pressure
-odd shaped RBCs like sickle cells

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