Built from thickets of glucose, galactose, mannose and more, the glycome plays key roles in cell communication, immunity and the blood-brain barrier.
✍️ Esther Landhuis
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Sweet! The cell’s sugary coating comes into view
Built from thickets of glucose, galactose, mannose and more, the glycome plays key roles in cell communication, immunity and the blood-brain barrier
Knowable Magazine | Annual Reviews