Biological Functions of Oligosaccharides on Glycoproteins

Biological Functions of Oligosaccharides on Glycoproteins

Glycosylation can have a major impact on biosynthesis and bioactivity of glycoproteins. The specific functions of asparagine-linked (N-linked) and serine- or threonine-linked (O-linked) oligosaccharides have been defined in some cases, and implied in others. This review discusses some examples of th...

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Veröffentlicht in:Trends in Glycoscience and Glycotechnology 1993/03/02, Vol.5(22), pp.81-98
1. Verfasser: Blithe, D. L
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
adhesion
carbohydrate recognition
function of oligosaccharides
glycoprotein hormones
glycosylation
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Zusammenfassung:Glycosylation can have a major impact on biosynthesis and bioactivity of glycoproteins. The specific functions of asparagine-linked (N-linked) and serine- or threonine-linked (O-linked) oligosaccharides have been defined in some cases, and implied in others. This review discusses some examples of the diversity of functions that have been ascribed to N- and O-linked oligosaccharides.
ISSN:0915-7352
1883-2113
DOI:10.4052/tigg.5.81