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

In recent years there has been increasing evidence of the importance of carbohydrates and glycoconjugates in biomedical applications, and the use of synthetic l

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

Will update existing publications on carbohydrate-based drug design and further shape the emerging data and thinking in this new area.

Conceived with the intention of providing an array of strategies and technologies currently in use for glyco-engineering distinct living organisms, this book co