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Understanding the Functions of Glycoprotein Oligosaccharide Chains

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Understanding the Functions of Glycoprotein Oligosaccharide Chains

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Which of the following is NOT a function of the oligosaccharide chains of glycoproteins?

Mediating cell-cell interactions

Enhancing protein stability

Increasing protein solubility

Targeting proteins to specific sites in the cell (correct)

What is the role of glycans in cell-cell interactions?

Enhancing protein stability

Increasing protein solubility

Mediating carbohydrate-dependent interactions (correct)

Promoting protein folding

Which type of oligosaccharides target some proteins to specific sites in the cell?

Complex oligosaccharides

High Mannose oligosaccharides (correct)

N-linked oligosaccharides

O-linked oligosaccharides

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Functions of Oligosaccharide Chains

Recognition and targeting of proteins to specific sites within the cell
Cell-cell interactions and communication
Protection of proteins from degradation

Role of Glycans

Glycans play a role in cell-cell interactions

Targeting Proteins

O-linked oligosaccharides target some proteins to specific sites in the cell

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Test your knowledge on the functions of oligosaccharide chains of glycoproteins. Explore how glycans contribute to protein folding, solubility, stability, cell-cell interactions, inflammation, lectin-carbohydrate interactions, and the ABO blood group antigens.