Tan et al. reveal that a class of lipids, 3-sulfogalactosyl diacylglycerols, decrease in the central nervous system with aging. 3-sulfogalactosyl diacylglycerols are present in the human brain and suppress inflammation suggesting these lipids may play a role in age-related diseases and inflammation.
- Dan Tan
- Srihari Konduri
- Alan Saghatelian