Glycans are formed of several monosaccharides linked by chemical bonds. These long, chain-like structures with a variety of forms, from long, straight chains to incredibly complex branched ones. The ...

Sugars (see Box 1-1) are everywhere. They are the foundation of all life on Earth. The most important biochemical process on Earth is photosynthesis—plants, algae, and other similar organisms using ...

In a recent review published in Cellular and Molecular Immunology, researchers discuss the regulatory roles of glycans and glycan-binding proteins (GBPs) in modulating immune responses, particularly ...

Glycans perform varied and crucial functions in numerous cellular activities. The diverse roles of glycans are matched by their highly complex structures, which derive from differences in composition, ...