ReviewGlycobiology2020
The history of IgG glycosylation and where we are now.
Review in Glycobiology, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 111 papers.
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111 citing papers in PubMed.
- Experimental and computational analysis of glycan processing at increased monoclonal antibody productivities.Metabolic engineering communications · 2026Article
- Longitudinal Profiling of IgG and IgA Glycosylation in Pregnancy Reveals Early Associations with BMI, Nulliparity and Conception Mode: The Rotterdam Periconception Cohort.Reproductive sciences (Thousand Oaks, Calif.) · 2026Article
- Chemoenzymatic synthesis of unusual antibody glycoforms using E. coli expressed human and bovine β-1,4-galactosyltransferase and their mutants.Carbohydrate research · 2026Article
- Protein Posttranslational Modifications in Immunity: Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Targets.MedComm · 2026Review
- Vaccination-first immune priming shapes a sustained mRNA vaccine-induced IgG4 class switch that associates with SARS-CoV-2 breakthrough infection risk.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Molecular Basis of Core Fucosylation-Dependent Modulation of IgG1 Fc-CD16a Binding.bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology · 2026Article
- IgG Glycosylation Analysis in Patients with Ring14 Syndrome Unveils Novel Pathomechanisms and New Therapy Perspectives.Biomolecules · 2026Article
- Membrane Protein Glycosylation Revisited: Functional Dynamics and Emerging Clinical Insights.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- Selective fluorination of Fc glycans enhances antibody-mediated effector functions.Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America · 2026Article
- Bacterial exo-α-sialidases subvert the complement system through desialylation.bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology · 2026Article
- Immunoglobulin G N-glycosylation remodeling in viral infections: immunomodulatory roles and potential biomarker implications.Frontiers in immunology · 2026Review
- Glycan Structures of Human Immunoglobulins and Their Roles.Advances in experimental medicine and biology · 2026Review
- Not all antibodies are created equal: total IgG glycosylation and severity of antibody-mediated rejection in kidney transplantation.Transplant international : official journal of the European Society for Organ Transplantation · 2026Article
- Differences in IgG Sialylation Distinguish Asymptomatic From Symptomatic Antinuclear Antibody-Positive Individuals.Arthritis & rheumatology (Hoboken, N.J.) · 2026Article
- Immunoglobulin G in aging and cancer.Frontiers in immunology · 2026Review
- Endothelial cells sialylate IgG within the FcRn-mediated recycling pathway.Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America · 2025Article
- Computational analysis reveals non-consensus N-glycosylation sequons in antibody Fab region.mAbs · 2025Article
- Terminal sialic acids in the nanoparticle corona modulate cellular uptake.Communications chemistry · 2025Article
- Immunoglobulin G Subclass-Specific Glycosylation Changes in Rheumatoid Arthritis.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Article
- A Surface Plasmon Resonance-Based Integrated Assay for Quantification and Glycosylation Characterization of Monoclonal Antibodies in Crude Heterogeneous Samples.Biotechnology and bioengineering · 2025Article
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Abstract
IgG glycosylation is currently at the forefront of both immunology and glycobiology, likely due in part to the widespread and growing use of antibodies as drugs. For over four decades, it has been recognized that the conserved N-linked glycan on asparagine 297 found within the second Ig domain of the heavy chain (CH2) that helps to comprise Fc region of IgG plays a special role in IgG structure and function. Changes in galactosylation, fucosylation and sialylation are now well-established factors, which drive differential IgG function, ranging from inhibitory/anti-inflammatory to activating complement and promoting antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity. Thus, if we are to truly understand how to design and deploy antibody-based drugs with maximal efficacy and evaluate proper vaccine responses from a protective and functional perspective, a deep understanding of IgG glycosylation is essential. This article is intended to provide a comprehensive review of the IgG glycosylation field and the impact glycans have on IgG function, beginning with the earliest findings over 40 years ago, in order to provide a robust foundation for moving forward.
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