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  • noun The branch of biology that deals with the structure and function of glycans.

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  • noun biochemistry The study of the biological role of carbohydrates (especially oligosaccharides) and glycosides

Etymologies

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glyco- +‎ biology

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Examples

  • GlycoMimetics, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new class of glycobiology-based therapies for a broad range of indications, today announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued two patents covering the company's lead drug candidate and related compounds.

    MP3Board.com 2010

  • "A major focus of my research has been the development of chemical approaches for probing the functions of glycans in cell-based systems, and the application of these tools to studies of glycobiology."

    Medlogs - Recent stories 2010

  • "As the pioneer of nutritional glycobiology and supporter of athletics globally, we will continue to be a leader in the field of validated sports nutrition."

    Business Wire Travel News 2010

  • "A major focus of my research has been the development of chemical approaches for probing the functions of glycans in cell-based systems, and the application of these tools to studies of glycobiology."

    THE MEDICAL NEWS 2010

  • For the past decade, Bertozzi, a leading authority on glycobiology, has worked with various collaborators to devise means by which glycans can be used for molecular imaging in living cells and organisms.

    Medlogs - Recent stories 2010

  • Experience in glycobiology/glycomics is desirable but not essential.

    Naturejobs - All Jobs 2010

  • "As the pioneer of nutritional glycobiology and supporter of athletics globally, we will continue to be a leader in the field of validated sports nutrition."

    Business Wire Travel News 2010

  • For the past decade, Bertozzi, a leading authority on glycobiology, has worked with various collaborators to devise means by which glycans can be used for molecular imaging in living cells and organisms.

    THE MEDICAL NEWS 2010

  • Privately held GlycoMimetics, which is developing a new class of glycobiology-based therapies for a broad range of indications, raised $38 million in its latest round of venture financing.

    SeekingAlpha.com: Home Page 2009

  • GlycoMimetics, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new class of glycobiology-based therapies for a broad range of indications, today announced that two abstracts describing preclinical studies with GMI-1070 have been selected for oral presentations at the 51st Annual American Society of

    THE MEDICAL NEWS 2009

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