Glycoprotein
Structure of a type of glycoprotein.[1]
A glycoprotein is a big molecule. It is composed of a protein and a carbohydrate (which is usually a sugar-like substance). Glycoproteins are important to recognise immune cells in mammals. Well-known glycoproteins are:
- antibodies which react with antigens
Hormones that are glycoproteins are (amongst others)
- Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
- Luteinising hormone (LH)
- Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
Glycoprotein Media
Eight sugars commonly found in glycoproteins.
N-linked and O-linked glycoproteins
Depiction of differences in glycans amongst different animals.
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References
- ↑ Ruddock & Molinari 2006. Journal of Cell Science. 119, 4373–4380.