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A Golgi-on-a-chip for glycan synthesis.

Authors :
Ding Xu
Esko, Jeffrey D.
Source :
Nature Chemical Biology. Sep2009, Vol. 5 Issue 9, p612-613. 2p. 1 Diagram.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

One of the primary functions of the Golgi apparatus is the assembly of glycans on macromolecules destined for secretion or the plasma membrane. A recent study describes the first step toward an artificial Golgi, based on a microfluidic chip and magnetic nanoparticles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15524450
Volume :
5
Issue :
9
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Nature Chemical Biology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
43757526
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/nchembio0909-612