glikokonjugátumok
Glikokonjugátumok are biomolecules formed by the covalent attachment of carbohydrates to other types of molecules, typically proteins or lipids. These complex structures play crucial roles in a wide array of biological processes. When carbohydrates are attached to proteins, the resulting molecules are called glycoproteins. If they are attached to lipids, they form glycolipids. The carbohydrate portion, known as the glycan, can vary significantly in size and complexity, ranging from a single sugar unit to highly branched chains. The specific structure of the glycan is often critical for the molecule's function.
The synthesis of glycoconjugates, a process known as glycosylation, is a complex enzymatic pathway that occurs
Glycoconjugates are involved in cell-cell recognition, immune responses, protein folding and stability, and signal transduction. For