Our bodies use proteins called Immunoglobulin G (IgG) to help manage our immune systems. New research highlights how these specific proteins are changing in ways that might impact both our health as we get older and how certain diseases develop.
In people with cancer, these IgG proteins are often found in high amounts within tumor tissues. The study also found that the way these proteins are structured—a process called glycosylation—changes as cancer progresses. This suggests a link between these protein changes and the growth of tumors.
Beyond cancer, researchers identified IgG as a factor linked to aging. These proteins appear to be involved in the aging process across multiple organs. While this review does not provide new clinical trials or specific treatment plans, it highlights how these proteins could eventually help doctors develop new ways to treat age-related issues and cancer.
