glycoconjugatesmolecules
Glycoconjugates are molecules that contain both a carbohydrate (glyco) and a non-carbohydrate (conjugate) component. They are ubiquitous in nature and play crucial roles in various biological processes. The non-carbohydrate component can be a protein, lipid, or nucleic acid, leading to the classification of glycoconjugates into glycoproteins, glycolipids, and glyconucleotides, respectively.
Glycoproteins are the most abundant glycoconjugates in nature. They are involved in cell-cell recognition, cell adhesion,
The carbohydrate component of glycoconjugates is often referred to as a glycan. Glycans are composed of monosaccharides
Glycoconjugates are also involved in various diseases. For instance, abnormal glycoconjugates are found in the brains