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  • Leveraging existing and developing database resources.

    • Main Results:

    • Rapid acquisition of comprehensive glycan structural information is now feasible.
    • The volume of available glycan data supports the creation of databases and search functionalities.
    • Web-based tools for accessing glycan information are increasingly accessible.

    Conclusions:

    • The development of a universally accepted, machine-readable structural representation for glycans is essential.
    • Standardization is required to fully exploit the value of glycan databases.
    • Future efforts should focus on creating interoperable glycan data formats.