Recent Advances in Carbohydrate Bioengineering (Special Publications) - Hardcover

Gilbert, H J; Svensson, B; Davies, Gideon; Henrissat, Bernard

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0854047743 ISBN 13: 9780854047741

Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry, 1999

Synopsis

The field of glycobiology is expanding rapidly, fuelled by recent technological advances in molecular and structural biology, protein chemistry and analytical biochemistry. This new knowledge is being exploited industrially to produce novel carbohydrates for use in pharmaceutical, food and agricultural applications. This book contains both cutting edge research data and unique reviews from leading workers in the field. Topics covered include the use of glycosidases in oligosaccharide synthesis; using three-dimensional structure to understand mechanisms of enzyme action; industrial exploitation of carbohydrate-modifying enzymes; non-catalytic polysaccharide binding molecules; and enzyme databases. Recent Advances in Carbohydrate Bioengineering provides researchers and postgraduate students with a unique source of information on the latest advances in this exciting area.

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Synopsis

The field of glycobiology is expanding rapidly, fuelled by technological advances in molecular and structural biology, protein chemistry and analytical biochemistry. This knowledge is being exploited industrially to produce novel carbohydrates for use in pharmaceutical, food and agricultural applications. This book contains both research data and reivews from leading workers in the field. Topics covered include: the use of glycocides in oligosaccharide synthesis; using three-dimensional structure to understand mechanisms of enzyme action; industrial exploitation of carbohydrate-modifying enzymes; non-catalytic polysaccharide binding molecules; and an enzyme database.

Edition details

• Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0854047743
• ISBN 13: 9780854047741
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 322