Overview

Carbohydrates play a major role in the function and structure of the brain. In the past decade, tremendous progress has been made in understanding the structure, biosynthesis, and function of glycoconjugates found in the nervous system. The field of neuroglycobiology is now entering an exciting new phase with the use of molecular tools allowing us to manipulate the amount, as well as the temporal and spatially regulated expression, of those glycoconjugates. In recent years, we have gained important new knowledge on glycoproteins (polysialic acid, HNK-1 glycan), proteoglycans, and glycolipids. 'Neuroglycobiology' presents an integrative account of the latest developments in this field. This new volume in the Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology series starts by summarizing the historical background in identifying those glycoconjugates uniquely present in neural cells. It then goes on to summarize the current theories about their roles before considering future directions in research. This book presents an outstanding summary of the latest knowledge and perspectives in neural glycobiology.

Full Product Details

9780198525387

Table of Contents

Reviews

...an invaluable resource to guide future research seeking to improve our understanding of the molecular mechanisms of various pathologies involving defects in glycoconjugate metabolism and to develop new therapeutic strategies. Chemical Neuroanatomy, Vol 34, The book is an outstanding overview of most recent advances in glycobiology of nervous system. Croatian Medical Journal The book will be a helpful source for those currently active in the field, or those wanting to enter it. Physiology News, No 61

Author Information

Tab Content 6

Countries Available