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Glycan Structures Database
The CFG's Glycan Structures Database offers detailed structural and chemical information for thousands of glycans, including both synthetic glycans and glycans isolated from biological sources. Each glycan structure in the database is linked to relevant entries in CFG and external databases (including primary data and information about binding proteins, where available). Links are also provided to a 3-D modeling feature, references, and other information.
 

SEARCH FOR GLYCANS

Select the type of search you wish to perform from the list below. Once obtained, search results can be further refined.

Sub-structure Search for all glycans containing specific sub-structural motifs, which can be built using our interactive templates.

Molecular weight Search for all glycans that fall within or outside a specified molecular weight range.

Composition Search for all glycans that contain a specified number and type of monosaccharide constituents.

Linear nomenclature Search for glycans using the IUPAC or linear codes for their monosaccharide constituents.

Multiple search criteria Search for glycans using one or more of these criteria: name, family, ID, source (i.e., species, organ, tissue, cell type, and disease), molecular weight, composition, and nomenclature.

NOMENCLATURE

Glycans in this database are displayed in several formats, including linear code, IUPAC linear and 2-D representations, and the CFG''s standardized cartoon representation (key and more information).

SOURCES

The glycan structures in this database come from a variety of sources, including the CFG''s mammalian glycan array, reagent bank, and glycomics profiling analyses of cells and tissues. The database also contains N- and O-linked glycans from the CarbBank database, and glycans from the Glycominds Ltd. seed database.

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