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glycan

/ˈɡlaɪkæn/ noun · British & US
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What does glycan mean?

noun

A glycan is a type of carbohydrate that is composed of sugar molecules. Glycans are an important component of many biological molecules, including proteins and lipids.

Example

"The glycan structure of the protein was analyzed using mass spectrometry."

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