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Initially believed to be inactive molecules, glycans are now considered essential for life, both under normal and pathological conditions. This volume of the series Biology of Extracellular Matrix reviews the most recent findings on the role of glycans in the development of diseases and the possible therapeutic use of this class of molecules. It shows how the interaction of glycans with growth factors, growth factor binding proteins, extracellular proteases, protease inhibitors, chemokines, morphogens, and adhesive proteins regulates inflammation, infection, cancer, atherosclerosis, thrombosis and embryonic stem cell biology. Furthermore, an extensive survey about the structure and pharmacological effects of unique marine glycosaminoglycans is discussed as well as the possibility of using these glycans as therapeutic agents.Product Identifiers
PublisherSpringer-Verlag Berlin AND Heidelberg Gmbh & Co. KG
ISBN-139783642267949
eBay Product ID (ePID)176934319
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Number of Pages188 Pages
Publication NameGlycans in Diseases and Therapeutics
LanguageEnglish
SubjectMedicine, Chemistry, Zoology, Biology, Psychiatry
Publication Year2013
TypeTextbook
AuthorMauro S.G. Pavao
SeriesBiology of Extracellular Matrix
Dimensions
Item Height235 mm
Item Weight314 g
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EditorMauro S.G. Pavao
Country/Region of ManufactureGermany