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Carbohydrate Chemistry, Biology and Medical Applications

By Hari G. Garg , Charles A. Hales , Mary K. Cowman

Book information

Year
2008
ISBN
0080548164, 9780080548166, 9780080558141
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
5 MB (5484350 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
432\431
Topic
Chemistry
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

The finding by Emil Fischer that glucose and fructose on treatment with phenylhydrazine gave the identical osazone led him to the elucidation of stereochemistry of carbohydrates. Since then, progress in the field of carbohydrates has been amazing with the unraveling their basic structure, biosynthesis, immunology, functions, and clinical uses, for pure carbohydrates and for protein-linked carbohydrates (glycoproteins and proteoglycans). The chapters in this book present a logical sequence leading from the chemistry and biochemistry of carbohydrates, followed by their role in various pathological conditions, to carbohydrates as potential therapeutic and diagnostic agents.This book offers a detailed panoramic review of the chemistry and biology of carbohydrates for chemists, biologists and health professionals. Each chapter is authored by contributors expert in the particular area of research.

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