Microbial Glycobiology: Structures, Relevance and Applications

Moran, Anthony P. (Editor)/ Holst, Otto (Editor)/ Brennan, Patrick J. (Editor)/ Von Itzstein, Mark (Editor)

ISBN 10: 0123745462 / ISBN 13: 9780123745460

Published by Academic Pr, 2009

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1st edition. 1020 pages. 6.50x7.75x2.25 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Microbial Glycobiology: Structures, Relevance and Applications
• Publisher: Academic Pr
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0123745462
• ISBN 13: 9780123745460
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New

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Synopsis

This book presents in an easy-to-read format a summary of the important central aspects of microbial glycobiology, i.e. the study of carbohydrates as related to the biology of microorganisms. Microbial glycobiology represents a multidisciplinary and emerging area with implications for a range of basic and applied research fields, as well as having industrial, medical and biotechnological implications.

• Individual chapters provided by leading international scientists in the field yield insightful, concise and stimulating reviews
• Provides researchers with an overview and synthesis of the latest research
• Each chapter begins with a brief 200 word Summary/Abstract detailing the topic and focus of the chapter, as well as the concepts to be addressed
• Allows researchers to see at a glance what each chapter will cover
• Each chapter includes a Research Focus Box
• Identifies important problems that still need to be solved and areas that require further investigation

From the Back Cover

This book presents in an easy-to-read format a summary of the important central aspects of microbial glycobiology, i.e. the study of carbohydrates as related to the biology of microorganisms. Microbial glycobiology represents a multidisciplinary and emerging area with implications for a range of basic and applied research fields, as well as having industrial, medical and biotechnological implications.