Essentials of Carbohydrate Chemistry

Carbohydrates are the most widely distributed naturally-occurring organic compounds on Earth. They make up much of our food, clothing and shelter, and are as vital to national economies as they are to our diet. This book is the first broad treatment of carbohydrate chemistry in many years, and prese...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Robyt, John F.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer New York 1998, 1998
Edition:1st ed. 1998
Series:Springer Advanced Texts in Chemistry
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1 Beginnings
  • 2 Developments
  • 3 Transformations
  • 4 Modifications
  • 5 Sweetness
  • 6 Polysaccharides I:Structure and Function
  • 7 Polysaccharides II:Chemical Modificationsand Their Applications
  • 8 Cyclodextrins
  • 9 GIycoconjugates
  • 10 Biosynthesis
  • 11 Biodegradation
  • 12 Determinations
  • Appendix A
  • Primer on Carbohydrate Nomenclature
  • Appendix B
  • Primer on Enzyme Names and Their Catalyzed Reactions