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Microbial glycobiology : structures, relevance and applications /

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This book presents in an easy-to-read format a summary of the important central aspects of microbial glycobiology, i.e. the study of carbohydrates as related to the biology of microorganisms. Microbial glycobiology represents a multidisciplinary and emerging area with implications for a range of bas...

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Corporate Author: Knovel (Firm)
Other Authors: Moran, Anthony P., Holst, Otto, Brennan, Patrick J., Ph. D., Itzstein, Mark von
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam ; Boston : Academic Press/Elsevier, [2009]
Edition:1st ed.
Subjects:
Pathogenic microorganisms > Identification.
Glycomics.
Glycoconjugates.
Science.
Natural history.
Pathogenic microorganisms.
Glycomics > methods.
Microbiological Techniques.
Electronic books.
Identification guides.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This book presents in an easy-to-read format a summary of the important central aspects of microbial glycobiology, i.e. the study of carbohydrates as related to the biology of microorganisms. Microbial glycobiology represents a multidisciplinary and emerging area with implications for a range of basic and applied research fields, as well as having industrial, medical and biotechnological implications. Key Features and Benefits * Individual chapters provided by leading international scientists in the field yield insightful, concise and stimulating reviews. - Provides researchers with an overview and synthesis of the latest research * Each chapter begins with a brief 200 word Summary/Abstract detailing the topic and focus of the chapter, as well as the concepts to be addressed. - Allows researchers to see at a glance what each chapter will cover * Each chapter includes a Research Focus Box - Identifies important problems that still need to be solved and areas that require further investigation.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xviii, 1000 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color)
Format:Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780080923246
0080923240
9780123745460
0123745462