Zhang S, Kang XN, Liu YK. Alteration of glycan structure in liver cancer.
Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2008;
16:4071-4074. [DOI:
10.11569/wcjd.v16.i36.4071]
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Abstract
Glycosylation is a common post-translational protein modification, and almost half of all proteins have been estimated to be glycosylated. Protein glycosylation produces lots of glycans and altered glycan structures are associated with physiological and pathological process, including malignant transformation and invasion. This review describes the structure and function of glycans and highlights changes in glycan structure associated with liver cancer.
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