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Advances in Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biochemistry
1st Edition, Volume 72 - November 11, 2015
Editors: David C. Baker, Derek Horton
Language: English
Hardback ISBN:9780128021415
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eBook ISBN:9780128023570
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Advances in Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biochemistry, part of a long running serial that began in 1945, provides critical and informative articles written by research specia…Read more
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Advances in Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biochemistry, part of a long running serial that began in 1945, provides critical and informative articles written by research specialists that integrate the industrial, analytical, and technological aspects of biochemistry, organic chemistry, and instrumentation methodology in the study of carbohydrates. Each article provides a definitive interpretation of the current status and future trends in carbohydrate chemistry and biochemistry.
Features contributions from leading authorities and industry experts who specialize in carbohydrate chemistry, biochemistry, and research
Integrates the industrial, analytical, and technological aspects of biochemistry, organic chemistry, and instrumentation methodology in the study of carbohydrates
Informs and updates on all the latest developments in the field
Researchers in biochemistry, organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry and instrumentation methodology
Preface
Robert John (Robin) Ferrier: 1932–2013
Chapter Two: Synthetic Approaches to l-Iduronic Acid and l-Idose: Key Building Blocks for the Preparation of Glycosaminoglycan Oligosaccharides
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Epimerization at C-5 of d-Glucose Derivatives
3 Homologation of Tetroses and Pentoses
4 Isomerization of Unsaturated Sugars
5 Miscellaneous Methods
6 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
Chapter Three: Glycosylation of Cellulases: Engineering Better Enzymes for Biofuels
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Glycosylation of Cellulose-Degrading Enzymes
3 Recombinant Expression of Fungal Cellulases
4 Modifications by Glycan-Trimming Enzymes
5 Summary and Future Perspectives
Acknowledgments
Appendix 1 Molecular Dynamics Simulation of a Linker Interacting with Crystalline Cellulose
Chapter Four: Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOS): Structure, Function, and Enzyme-Catalyzed Synthesis
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Structures of HMOS
3 Biosynthesis of HMOS
4 Functions of HMOS
5 Production of HMOS by Enzyme-Catalyzed Processes
6 Perspectives
Acknowledgments
Author Index
No. of pages: 238
Language: English
Edition: 1
Volume: 72
Published: November 11, 2015
Imprint: Academic Press
Hardback ISBN: 9780128021415
eBook ISBN: 9780128023570
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David C. Baker
Prof. David C. Baker has a broad research and teaching experience in the organic and medicinal chemistry of the carbohydrates, including nucleosides and cell-surface carbohydrates that are documented in over 200 publications, presentations, and patents. He was elected a Fellow of the American Chemical Society where he has been active principally in the Division of Carbohydrate Chemistry.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Chemistry, University of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN, USA
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Derek Horton
Affiliations and expertise
The American University, Washington, DC, USA
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