Although glycoproteins and proteoglycans have been a subject of re search for many years, it is only during the last five or so years that they have aroused the

This book contains contributions from interdisciplinary scientists to collectively address the issue of targeting carbohydrate recognition for the development o

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

Contributors to this volume explore the role of carbohydrates in communication between cells of multicellular organisms. Topics covered include the thermodynami

As a reflection of the quantum leap that has been made in the study of glycostructures, the first edition of this book has been completely revised and updated.