This book presents the state of the art in glycoscience and proposes a road map for the coming decade, focusing on the potential of glycoscience research to she

Sugar chains (glycans) are often attached to proteins and lipids and have multiple roles in the organization and function of all organisms. "Essentials of Glyco

The aim of the book is to provide a succinct overview of the current status of glycoscience from both basic biological and medical points of view and to propose

A new focus on glycoscience, a field that explores the structures and functions of sugars, promises great advances in areas as diverse as medicine, energy gener

Glycoproteins are central to numerous cellular processes and are among the most structurally complex biomolecules in nature. This unique complexity stems from v