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Category:Definitions and explanations
This category comprises a lexicon of pages on key terms and concepts in CAZypedia. Specifically, the aim of the lexicon is to provide a precise definition of various specialized terms unique to carbohydrate chemistry [1, 2], as well as a general overview of the catalytic mechanisms of the major CAZyme classes [3, 4, 5].
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- Robert V. Stick and Spencer J. Williams. (2009) Carbohydrates. Elsevier Science.
- P. M. Collins and Robert J. Ferrier. (1995-07-05) Monosaccharides. John Wiley & Sons.
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Sinnott, M.L. (1990) Catalytic mechanisms of enzymatic glycosyl transfer. Chem. Rev. 90, 1171-1202. DOI: 10.1021/cr00105a006
Pages in category "Definitions and explanations"
The following 33 pages are in this category, out of 33 total.