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glycan

/ˈɡlaɪ.kən/

/ˈɡlaɪ.kæn/

glycannoun

glycans

/ˈɡlaɪ.kən/

/ˈɡlaɪ.kæn/

Translations

Glycans play a crucial role in cell-cell communication.

Гликаны играют важную роль в межклеточной коммуникации.

Definitions

A polysaccharide or oligosaccharide, which is a carbohydrate consisting of a number of sugar molecules bonded together.

The glycan structures on the cell surface play a crucial role in cell-cell communication.

A complex carbohydrate that is often found attached to proteins and lipids in cells, forming glycoproteins and glycolipids.

Scientists are studying the glycan patterns on viruses to develop better vaccines.

Synonyms

carbohydrate chain

sugar chain

glycanadjective

/ˈɡlaɪ.kæn/

Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "glycan analysis", "glycan profiling").

Definitions

Relating to or consisting of glycans.

The team conducted a comprehensive glycan analysis of the cell membrane.

Synonyms