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Second Jenner International Glycoimmunology Meeting
1St George's Hospital Medical School Division of Immunology, London, UK.
Immunology Today
|March 1, 1993
Summary
Oligosaccharides are crucial for immune mechanisms and glycoprotein function. Research highlights their role in diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and potential for new therapies.
Area of Science:
- Glycobiology
- Immunology
- Biochemistry
Background:
- Growing recognition of oligosaccharides' intrinsic importance.
- Focus on their influence on glycoprotein structure and function.
Framework:
- Investigating oligosaccharides in immune mechanisms.
- Examining links between oligosaccharide changes and diseases like rheumatoid arthritis.
Implementation:
- Reporting on recent developments in oligosaccharide research.
- Exploring novel therapeutic strategies involving oligosaccharides.
Implications:
- Enhanced understanding of oligosaccharide roles in health and disease.
- Potential for targeted therapies and improved disease management.