Glycosaminoglycans: Chemistry and Biology emphasizes several areas of glycosaminoglycan
research especially analysis and application of GAGs using a variety of approaches. Chapters
focus on chemical and enzymatic synthesis of GAGs for therapeutic purposes biophysical and
biochemical methods for studying GAG-protein interactions molecular approaches for modulating
and defining GAG biosynthesis informatics approaches for deciphering GAG code computational
approaches for establishing specific and or non-specific interactions and genetic and
biochemical tools for manipulating visualizing glycosaminoglycan expression and studying their
functions in a variety of model organisms. Written in the highly successful Methods in
Molecular Biology series format chapters include introductions to their respective topics
lists of the necessary materials and reagents step-by-step readily reproducible laboratory
protocols and key tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and
practical Glycosaminoglycans: Chemistry and Biology serves as a valuable manual for cutting
edge methodologies and practical tips to overcome any obstacles with experimentation pertaining
to chemistry and biology of glycosaminoglycans.
