Functional Glycomics: A Review

Maintaining homeostasis is essential for optimal health and wellbeing. When the body’s systems fall out of balance, a cascade of complications can arise. That’s why it’s vital to explore the tools and techniques that help us monitor and restore equilibrium.

Glycomic analysis―the comprehensive study of glycans, the complex sugars that decorate proteins and lipids―provides a powerful window into these balancing processes. In many cases, profiling glycans directly offers deep insights; when compartment-specific information is needed, subcellular fractionation can be employed to pinpoint their origin. Together, these approaches illuminate how our bodies preserve stability at every level.

The implications of this research are profound. By uncovering the mechanisms that sustain homeostasis, we pave the way for preventative measures, targeted therapies, and overall improvements in quality of life. This book brings together the latest advances in functional glycomics and homeostatic regulation into a single volume.

Arti Gupta earned a Ph.D. in Animal Science from Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, India, in 2010. Her research spans animal and plant biotechnology, bioprocess technology, and microbiology. Since 2014, she has served at Shri Avadh Raj Singh Smarak Degree College, Gonda, India, and collaborates editorially with major publishing houses.

With 13 years of teaching and research experience, Dr. Gupta has contributed as an external examiner and published extensively: 2 monographs, 23 edited volumes, 13 book chapters, and ~50 research papers. She has presented widely and holds lifetime memberships in several scientific societies. Her accolades include multiple gold medals and best poster awards. She has served on editorial boards and held academic roles at G.B. Pantnagar University and Scotland’s Rural College, University of Edinburgh.