Sialic Acids

One of the key features of the immune system is its extraordinary capacity to discriminate between self and non-self and to… Expand

Sialic acids are one of the most important molecules of life, since they occupy the terminal position on macromolecules and cell… Expand

SUMMARY Sialic acids are structurally unique nine-carbon keto sugars occupying the interface between the host and commensal or… Expand

Sialic acids are acidic monosaccharides, which are among the most important molecules of higher animals, and occur in some… Expand

The sialic acids are acidic monosaccharides typically found at the outermost ends of the sugar chains of animal glycoconjugates… Expand

The three-dimensional structures of influenza virus haemagglutinins complexed with cell receptor analogues show sialic acids… Expand

Publisher Summary This chapter discusses the chemistry, metabolism, and biological functions of sialic acids. Interest in the… Expand

Abstract The Svennerholm resorcinol method for the quantitative determination of the sialic acids was modified by introducing a… Expand

Publisher Summary This chapter discusses the different aspects of thiobarbituric acid assay of sialic acid. Periodate oxidation… Expand

Abstract A new method for the quantitive determination of sialic acids is described. Optimal conditions for the colour formation… Expand