Definitions for oligosaccharides, branched-chain
ADVERTISEMENT
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Oligosaccharides, Branched-Chain
Oligosaccharides containing various types of glycosidic linkages that yield branching or antennae. The number of antennae (such as bi-, tri-, tetra-, or penta-antennary) in the oligosaccharides on the PROTEOGLYCANS; GLYCOPROTEINS; or LIPOPOLYSACCHARIDES contribute to their biological activities, such as receptor binding and metabolism.
Citation
Use the citation below to add this definition to your bibliography:
"oligosaccharides, branched-chain." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2013. Web. 25 May 2013. <http://www.definitions.net/definition/oligosaccharides, branched-chain>.