Protein-carbohydrate interactions in infectious diseases /
Protein-carbohydrate interactions is an exciting area of research with huge potential for development and exploration. These interactions are both widespread and diverse in biological processes and many play a crucial role in cellular recognition, attachment and adhesion. This is particularly true f...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge, UK :
RSC Publishing,
[2006]
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| Series: | RSC biomolecular sciences.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | Protein-carbohydrate interactions is an exciting area of research with huge potential for development and exploration. These interactions are both widespread and diverse in biological processes and many play a crucial role in cellular recognition, attachment and adhesion. This is particularly true for host-pathogen interactions that lead to infectious diseases; as the surfaces of cells and pathogens display complex carbohydrate structures and carbohydrate binding proteins on their surface. Protein-Carbohydrate Interactions in Infectious Disease is part of the Biomolecular Science Series and provides a comprehensive overview of the subject, with contributions from leading experts in the field. Beginning with a general introduction, subsequent sections include: Atomic basis of protein-carbohydrate interactions, Structures and roles of Pseudomonas areuginosa lectins, Protein-carbohydrate interactions in enterobacterial infections, Retrocyclins: miniature lectins with potent antiviral activity, C-type lectin receptors that regulate pathogen recognition through the recognition of carbohydrates, Synthetic carbohydrate-based anti-malarial vaccines and glycobiology. With full colour throughout and an extensive bibliography this book is ideal for researchers interested in the area. |
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| Item Description: | Electronic resource. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xiii, 250 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 243-246) and index. |
| ISBN: | 0854048022 1847555330 9780854048021 9781847555335 |
| DOI: | 10.1039/9781847555335 |