Novel enzyme breaks down and synthesizes previously unexplored glycans with prebiotic potential

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Mar 6, 2025, 3:42 pm282 ptsTop
Carbohydrate chains, or glycans, are complex sugar-like compounds that play important roles in various biological processes and structures in our bodies. Galactosides are a type of glycan found in plants, animals, and microorganisms. For example, galactosides are present in plant cell walls and in certain types…

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