Carbohydrates Author:Lehmann Advances in the fields of glycobiology and glycochemistry resulted in the need for a new textbook dealing with the biological aspects of carbohydrates from a chemical viewpoint. The comprehensive second chapter of this book takes this into account, discussing the important phenomenon of molecular recognition. Prior to this, chapter one describes... more » the basic principles, including structure, conformation and nomenclature, while at the same time providing the framework for the book.
This extensively referenced and researched textbook is essential reading for all glycobiologists und carbohydrate chemists. The well-ordered organization of the complex material, concise discussion, and the choice of instructive individual examples make this not only a comprehensive textbook, but also a top quality reference work.« less