We are all familiar with sugar as a vital source of energy. Yet the biological importance of the sugars extends way beyond their value as a cellular fuel. Introduction to Glycobiology reveals the true impact of the sugars on biological systems, explaining their functions at the molecular, cellular, and organismal level. With a new two-part structure, the book leads us through the essential principles and concepts upon which the discipline is grounded, before exploring the diverse roles of sugars throughout biological systems, including development, cell signalling, and protein trafficking. It also describes the importance of glycobiology in disease, and explains how an understanding of the link between the two is enabling us to develop new therapeutic strategies.
