BIOL_O 406 - Functional Glycoscience

Metabolism and nomenclature of glycans (saccharides) in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Roles of glycans in normal cell function and in congenital, chronic and infectious diseases. Techniques for glycan analysis. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: BIOL 200 and one of BIOL 319, BIOC 305.

Credits: 3.00


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