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Glycan residue

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A single sugar unit that forms part of a larger carbohydrate chain attached to proteins or fats in the body.

Korean

글리칸 잔기

몸속 단백질이나 지방에 붙은 더 큰 탄수화물 사슬의 일부를 이루는 단일 당 단위.

French

Résidu glycanique

Unité de sucre unique qui fait partie d'une chaîne glucidique plus grande fixée aux protéines ou aux graisses de l'organisme.

Word parts

  • glyc/oRoot(Greek) Sugar, glycogen

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