Carbohydrate Recognition in Cellular Function

Gregory R. Bock, Sara Harnett

John Wiley & Sons, Apr 30, 2008 - Science - 304 pages

Contributors to this volume explore the role of carbohydrates in communication between cells of multicellular organisms. Topics covered include the thermodynamics and spatial restrictions of oligosaccharide-protein interactions, the role of carbohydrates in recognition and as components of cell adhesion molecules, and abnormal glycosylation in several disease states.

About the author

The Novartis Foundation is an international scientific and educational charity which promotes the study and general knowledge of science and in particular encourages international co-operation in scientific research.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Carbohydrate Recognition in Cellular Function; Novartis Foundation Symposia
• Editors: Gregory R. Bock, Sara Harnett
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2008
• ISBN: 0470513837, 9780470513835
• Length: 304 pages
• Subjects: Science / Chemistry / General; Science / Chemistry / Organic; Science / Life Sciences / Cell Biology