Glycans are usually found in cells and are generally bound to other molecules such as proteins and lipids. But Suzuki's team ...

Glycans are chains of sugars that attach to cells through proteins or lipids, changing their chemical characteristics. Glycans can be incredibly complex and branched in structure, contributing to ...

A Tokyo University of Science study identifies a novel β-galactosidase in Bacteroides xylanisolvens that breaks down ...

Glycans that are present on glycoproteins often have a pivotal role in protein folding, trafficking and protection against degradation, the efficient operation of the innate immune system and ...

Carbohydrate chains, or glycans, are complex sugar-like compounds that play important roles in various biological processes and structures in our bodies.