Carbohydrate Recognition in Cellular Function
Author | : Gregory R. Bock |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 304 |
Release | : 2008-04-30 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780470513835 |
ISBN-13 | : 0470513837 |
Rating | : 4/5 (837 Downloads) |
Download or read book Carbohydrate Recognition in Cellular Function written by Gregory R. Bock and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-30 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contributors to this volume explore the role of carbohydrates in communication between cells of multicellular organisms. Topics covered include the thermodynamics and spatial restrictions of oligosaccharide-protein interactions, the role of carbohydrates in recognition and as components of cell adhesion molecules, and abnormal glycosylation in several disease states.