Nothing in glycobiology makes sense, except in the light of evolution.
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Abstract
The remarkable structural diversity of glycans in nature, and their roles in cellular processes, host-pathogen interactions, biological diversity and speciation can be explained by evolutionary processes.
Medical subject headings
- Evolution, Molecular
- Gene Expression Regulation, Enzymologic
- Glycoproteins
- Glycosyltransferases
- Protein Processing, Post-Translational