Monosaccharides
Monosaccharides commonly found in eukaryotic glycoproteins include:
| Sugar | Type | Abbreviation |
|---|---|---|
| β-D-Glucose | Hexose | Glc |
| β-D-Galactose | Hexose | Gal |
| β-D-Mannose | Hexose | Man |
| α-L-Fucose | Deoxyhexose | Fuc |
| N-Acetylgalactosamine | Aminohexose | GalNAc |
| N-Acetylglucosamine | Aminohexose | GlcNAc |
| N-Acetylneuraminic acid | Aminononulosonic acid (Sialic acid) |
NeuNAc |
| Xylose | Pentose | Xyl |
The sugar group(s) can assist in protein folding or improve proteins' stability.
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