Essentials of Glycobiology

Essentials of Glycobiology
ISBN-10
0879696818
ISBN-13
9780879696818
Category
Medical
Pages
653
Language
English
Published
1999
Publisher
CSHL Press
Authors
Maarten J. Chrispeels, Ajit Varki

Description

Sugar chains (glycans) are often attached to proteins and lipids and have multiple roles in the organization and function of all organisms. "Essentials of Glycobiology" describes their biogenesis and function and offers a useful gateway to the understanding of glycans.

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