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Glycans

1 min read·Evidence-linked topic·Green Medicine Encyclopedia

Also known as:  Homoglycans

 

Description

Glycans are a group of Polysaccharides comprising at least 95% of a single type of Simple Sugar (Monosaccharides or Disaccharides).

 

Groups/Types of Glycans

 Fructans

 Galactosans

 Galacturonan

 Glucans

 Glycosaminoglycans

 Inulin

 Pentosans

 

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  • Carbohydrates
  • Polysaccharides
  • Simple Sugars
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