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Professor Masahiro Nakajima (Tokyo University of Science)

 

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Scientists discover enzymes that redefine glycan pathways

Carbohydrates are fundamental to life, playing a vital role in…

19 June 2025 | By

Carbohydrates are fundamental to life, playing a vital role in energy storage and structural support. Among them, β-1,2-glucans, found in bacteria, play key roles in processes like infection and environmental adaptation. However, their rare occurrence and complex structure have made them difficult to study – until now.  A study published in…