ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Glycoconjugate

Glycoconjugates are like a club sandwich, but inside your body. They're made up of sugars like jelly in a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and proteins or lipids like the bread slices.

Just like how you might like different types of sandwiches, your body also likes different types of glycoconjugates. They can be found all over your body, from your brain to your toes!

These tiny sandwiches help your body communicate and work properly. They act like little signs that tell your body what to do. For example, if there's an infection in your body, the glycoconjugates will tell your immune system to jump into action and fight off the infection.

So next time you eat a sandwich, remember that there's a tiny version of it in your body that's working hard to keep you healthy and strong!