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Glycans

Molecular classification: Carbohydrate, Biomolecule, Glycoprotein component, Glycolipid component, Proteoglycan component

Overview

Glycans are complex carbohydrates composed of monosaccharide units linked by glycosidic bonds. They are found as free glycans or as components of glycoconjugates like glycoproteins, glycolipids, and proteoglycans. They play crucial roles in various biological processes including structural support, energy storage, protein folding, cell recognition, and immune response. Alterations in glycan structures are associated with various diseases.

Other names: PolysaccharidesOligosaccharidesCarbohydrates (in glycoconjugates)

Biological functions

Structural component of cell walls/membranesEnergy storageProtein folding/quality controlCell-cell recognition/adhesionImmune response modulationPathogen interaction sitesSignaling

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CancerCongenital disordersInfectionInflammation

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