Glycans can regulate their own biosynthesis by modifying enzyme activity

Oct 29, 2024

Glycans are chains of sugars that attach to cells through proteins or lipids, changing their chemical characteristics. Glycans can be incredibly complex and branched in structure, contributing to the stability of the extracellular domain of cells and proteins. Exactly how and why proteins and lipids are glycosylated, or modified with glycans after synthesis, remains largely unknown.