The Glycome: Understanding the Diversity and Complexity of Glycobiology

This book provides a comprehensive understanding of the glycome, a complex area of research that has been largely ignored due to its complexity. It bridges the knowledge gap between the glycan identity enigma and its role in regulating cellular processes and disease etiology. It also highlights the potential of the glycome as a therapeutic marker for various diseases. The book systematically covers major aspects of the glycome, including glycan substitution, disease pathologies, and advances in glycobiology. It emphasizes the significance and encoding power of carbohydrates and provides insights into framing the bigger picture of glycobiology.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 314 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Apple Academic Press Inc.

This comprehensive volume delves into the enigmatic identity of the glycome, a complex but crucial area of research that has been largely overlooked due to its intricate nature. The authors meticulously explore nearly every facet of the glycome, encompassing the elucidation of the glycan identity enigma and its pivotal role in regulating cellular processes as well as its involvement in disease etiology. The book serves as a bridge between knowledge gaps, spanning from its role as a cell signature to its applications in understanding disease pathologies. Furthermore, it provides detailed insights into the potential role of the glycome as a therapeutic marker in various diseases.

The book systematically addresses key aspects of the glycome, such as the significance of substituting diverse monosaccharide units to glycoproteins, the role of glycans in disease pathologies, and the challenges and advancements in glycobiology. The authors emphasize the importance and vast encoding power of carbohydrates while offering valuable insights into framing the broader picture.

The Glycome: Understanding the Diversity and Complexity of Glycobiology provides a detailed account of state-of-the-art developments and emerging challenges in glycome biology, which are poised to become pivotal areas of future research not only in the field of glycobiology but also in pharmaceutics. By unraveling the complexities of the glycome, this volume contributes to a deeper understanding of biological processes and holds great potential for developing innovative therapies and diagnostic tools.

Weight: 621g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781774638279