Advances in Glycobiotechnology

This book provides an overview of the latest trends in glycobiotechnology, discusses future directions, and covers approaches to identify, quantify, and characterize glycosylated proteins. It also covers recombinant glycoprotein expression, chemical and enzymatic syntheses, and the impact of glycosylation on protein function.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 463 pages
Publication date: 03 July 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the latest advancements in glycobiotechnology, offering a authoritative exploration of future directions in glycoengineering. It provides a thorough overview of current and emerging approaches to identify, quantify, and characterize glycosylated proteins. Spanning 14 chapters, the book meticulously outlines recombinant glycoprotein expression in diverse mammalian, insect, yeast, and bacterial systems. It delves into the chemical and enzymatic syntheses of glycans and glyconjugates, emphasizing their impact on protein function in the development of biologicals such as vaccines. The concluding chapters shed light on the state-of-the-art in glycomics, glycoproteomics, and glycan array technologies, providing valuable insights into the field.

This book is a valuable resource for researchers, scientists, and students in the fields of biotechnology, biochemistry, and molecular biology. It offers a comprehensive and up-to-date perspective on glycobiotechnology, guiding readers toward understanding the complexities of glycosylation and its implications in various biological applications.

Weight: 718g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030695927
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021