Unraveling the Complexity of Glycobiology: A Key to Human Health and Disease

By Michelle Kilcoyne and Lokesh Joshi

Carbohydrates, one of the four primary components of cellular architecture, play a crucial role in human health and disease. Despite their significance, glycobiology, the study of carbohydrates, remains poorly understood by non-experts due to the complexity and diversity of these molecules. Recent advances in computational analytics, known as glycomics, have enabled researchers to better interpret the importance of glycobiology in human health and disease.

The Importance of Glycobiology in Human Health and Disease

Glycans and their associated processes have been shown to play a significant role in various disease types, making a deeper understanding of glycobiology essential for maintaining healthy physiology and advancing disease treatment. As the biomedical sciences continue to adopt multi-omic and precision medicine approaches, the significance of glycobiology cannot be overstated.

Translational Glycobiology in Human Health and Disease: A Comprehensive Guide

This book offers a thorough examination of glycobiology, covering topics such as the role of glycobiology in chronic and infectious diseases, advances in technologies for higher throughput analysis and diagnosis, and the interdisciplinary nature of glycosciences. With emphasis on human health, this book integrates a thorough discussion of glycobiology fundamentals with its growing areas of application and societal impact.

Disease and Specialty Areas Covered

• Gycoimmunology
• Neuroglycobiology
• Commensal glycobiology
• Gut health
• Regenerative medicine and glycobiology
• Glycobiology and cancer
• Congenital disorders of glycosylation
• Infectious disease glycobiology
• Parasite glycobiology

Computational Approaches and Emerging Trends

Computational approaches, including advanced glycoanalytics, glycomics microarrays, glycoengineering, and glycol systems biology, are discussed in detail, supporting the advancement of new research in the field.

Societal Impact and Future Directions

The book also explores the impact of glycobiology on society and public health, including glycobiology and entrepreneurship, policy and regulatory requirements for glycosylation, future research, and translation to new diagnostics and drug discovery.

Get ready to delve into the complex and fascinating world of glycobiology and discover its growing role in human health and disease study.