Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Carbohydrate Metabolism

Carbohydrate Metabolism

Carbohydrates are polymers composed of molecules containing atoms of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. One gram of carbohydrate can provide four kilo-calories of energy, which makes it the most efficient instant energy source.
Starch accounts for approximately 60% of the carbohydrates consumed by humans. Since amylase enzymes cannot function in the stomach's acidic environment, starch can only be digested in the mouth and small intestine. Simple sugars are found naturally in milk and fruits in the...

Carbohydrate Metabolism

Carbohydrate Metabolism

Carbohydrates are polymers composed of molecules containing atoms of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. One gram of carbohydrate can provide four kilo-calories of energy, which makes it the most efficient instant energy source.
Starch accounts for approximately 60% of the carbohydrates consumed by humans. Since amylase enzymes cannot function in the stomach's acidic environment, starch can only be digested in the mouth and small intestine. Simple sugars are found naturally in milk and fruits in the...

Introduction to Carbohydrates

Introduction to Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are the primary macronutrients in the human diet. However, carbohydrates are the most favored source of energy in the body. They can be found in a wide variety of foods, including whole grains, fruit, and vegetables, in various forms, such as sugars, starch, and dietary fiber. Based on their structure, carbohydrates are classified into three main classes— monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides. The body's cells can only utilize simple...

What are Carbohydrates?

What are Carbohydrates?

Chemistry of Carbohydrates

Chemistry of Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are an essential part of the diet in humans and animals. Grains, fruits, and vegetables are natural sources of carbohydrates that provide energy to the body, particularly through glucose, a simple sugar that is a component of starch and an ingredient in many staple foods. The stoichiometric formula (CH2O)n, where n is the number of carbons in the molecule represents carbohydrates. In other words, the ratio of carbon to hydrogen to oxygen is 1:2:1 in carbohydrate molecules. This...

Chemistry of Carbohydrates

Chemistry of Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are an essential part of the diet in humans and animals. Grains, fruits, and vegetables are natural sources of carbohydrates that provide energy to the body, particularly through glucose, a simple sugar that is a component of starch and an ingredient in many staple foods. The stoichiometric formula (CH2O)n, where n is the number of carbons in the molecule represents carbohydrates. In other words, the ratio of carbon to hydrogen to oxygen is 1:2:1 in carbohydrate molecules. This...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Measurement of <i>J</i><sub>CH</sub> NMR Spin-Couplings in Saccharides: Non-First-Order Behavior in <sup>1</sup>H NMR Spectra Introduced by Selective <sup>13</sup>C Labeling.

The journal of physical chemistry. A·2026

Same author

Bisecting βGlcNAc: MA'AT analysis of <sup>13</sup>C-labeled oligosaccharides containing βGlcNAc-(1→4)-βMan O-glycosidic linkages.

The Journal of biological chemistry·2025

Same author

<i>MA'AT</i> Analysis of Peptides: Conformational Equilibrium of Alanine Dipeptide in Aqueous Solution.

Biochemistry·2025

Same author

Geminal <sup>13</sup>C-<sup>1</sup>H NMR Spin-Coupling Constants in Furanose Rings: New Empirical Correlations with Conformation.

ACS omega·2025

Same author

<sup>4h</sup><i>J</i><sub>CHOCH</sub> Spin Coupling in a Lewis<sup>x</sup> Trisaccharide as Evidence of Inter-Residue C-H···O Hydrogen Bonding in Aqueous Solution.

Journal of the American Chemical Society·2024

Same author

Context Effects on Human Milk Oligosaccharide Linkage Conformation and Dynamics Revealed by <i>MA'AT</i> Analysis.

Biochemistry·2024

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 8, 2026

Biochemical and Structural Characterization of the Carbohydrate Transport Substrate-binding-protein SP0092

Biochemical and Structural Characterization of the Carbohydrate Transport Substrate-binding-protein SP0092

Published on: October 2, 2017

Carbohydrate - 25th international symposium.

Anthony S Serianni¹

¹University of Notre Dame, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, 251 Nieuwland Science Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556-5670, USA. aseriann@nd.edu

Idrugs : the Investigational Drugs Journal

|September 30, 2010

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

The International Carbohydrate Symposium showcased advances in glycoscience, focusing on enzyme specificity, lectin binding, and protein glycosylation. Key topics included glycoside hydrolase 1, oligosaccharyltransferase, and O-linked N-acetylglucosamine modifications.

More Related Videos

One-pot Microwave-assisted Conversion of Anomeric Nitrate-esters to Trichloroacetimidates

One-pot Microwave-assisted Conversion of Anomeric Nitrate-esters to Trichloroacetimidates

Published on: January 15, 2018

Automated Modular High Throughput Exopolysaccharide Screening Platform Coupled with Highly Sensitive Carbohydrate Fingerprint Analysis

Automated Modular High Throughput Exopolysaccharide Screening Platform Coupled with Highly Sensitive Carbohydrate Fingerprint Analysis

Published on: April 11, 2016

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 8, 2026

Biochemical and Structural Characterization of the Carbohydrate Transport Substrate-binding-protein SP0092

Biochemical and Structural Characterization of the Carbohydrate Transport Substrate-binding-protein SP0092

Published on: October 2, 2017

One-pot Microwave-assisted Conversion of Anomeric Nitrate-esters to Trichloroacetimidates

One-pot Microwave-assisted Conversion of Anomeric Nitrate-esters to Trichloroacetimidates

Published on: January 15, 2018

Automated Modular High Throughput Exopolysaccharide Screening Platform Coupled with Highly Sensitive Carbohydrate Fingerprint Analysis

Automated Modular High Throughput Exopolysaccharide Screening Platform Coupled with Highly Sensitive Carbohydrate Fingerprint Analysis

Published on: April 11, 2016

Area of Science:

Glycoscience
Carbohydrate Chemistry
Biochemistry

Background:

The International Carbohydrate Symposium (ICS) convened experts to discuss cutting-edge glycoscience research.
Presentations covered diverse areas from enzyme mechanisms to biological modifications.

Framework:

Focus on glycoside hydrolase 1 (GH1) substrate specificity.
Investigation of antibody and lectin interactions with oligosaccharides.
Exploration of oligosaccharyltransferase enzymatic properties.

Implementation:

Analysis of galactolipid biosynthesis pathways.
Characterization of galactose disaccharide binding to a Pseudomonas lectin.
Study of O-linked N-acetylglucosamine (O-GlcNAc) protein modification.
Application of NMR J-coupling correlations for saccharide analysis.

Implications:

Advances in understanding carbohydrate-active enzymes.
New insights into carbohydrate-protein interactions.
Progress in glycosylation and its biological roles.
Enhanced analytical techniques for complex carbohydrates.