Overview
Glycomic diseases are conditions caused by alterations or irregularities in the glycome, a collection of all the carbohydrates and their modifications that exist in the body. These diseases are often genetic, affecting a person's ability to process carbohydrates correctly. Common glycomic diseases include diseases of the skin, nervous system, cardiovascular system, and immune system, as well as many metabolic disorders. The glycome plays an essential role in many diseases, which makes understanding glycomic diseases especially important for researchers and clinicians seeking to understand and treat these conditions. Improved knowledge of glycomic diseases is also important for the development of more precise diagnosis and more effective treatments.