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(New page: A '''glycoprotein''' is a macromolecule composed of a protein and a carbohydrate (a sugar). The carbohydrate is usually attached to the protein in a [[posttranslational modific...) |
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Possible carbohydrates include [[glucose]], [[glucosamine]], [[galactose]], [[galactosamine]], [[mannose]], [[fucose]], and [[sialic acid]]. | Possible carbohydrates include [[glucose]], [[glucosamine]], [[galactose]], [[galactosamine]], [[mannose]], [[fucose]], and [[sialic acid]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:28, January 10, 2009
A glycoprotein is a macromolecule composed of a protein and a carbohydrate (a sugar). The carbohydrate is usually attached to the protein in a posttranslational modification, at either asparagine, hydroxylysine, serine, or threonine.
Possible carbohydrates include glucose, glucosamine, galactose, galactosamine, mannose, fucose, and sialic acid.