Novel enzyme breaks down and synthesizes previously unexplored glycans with prebiotic potential

Carbohydrate chains, or glycans, are complex sugar-like compounds that play important roles in various biological processes ...
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Scientists discover new enzyme families that break down rare bacterial carbohydrates

The molecules that form the foundation of life on Earth are as diverse as they are complex. Among these, carbohydrates play a vital role as energy sources and in structural functions, such as forming ...