Glyconutrients: the state of the science and the impact of glycomics.
The science of glycobiology has made rapid strides in the past few decades. A recent development has been the introduction of glyconutrients as nutritional supplements for health support and disease management. This article reviews the basic and clinical science of glyconutrients and presents a brief perspective on the impact of the field of glycomics.
Sierpina
Victor S
VS
Department of Family Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA. visierpi@utmb.edu
Murray
Robert K
RK
D050260:Carbohydrate Metabolism; D004032:Diet; D005943:Gluconeogenesis; D005944:Glucosamine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006003:Glycogen / Q000378:metabolism*; D050261:Glycogenolysis; D006023:Glycoproteins / Q000378:metabolism*; D006031:Glycosylation; D006801:Humans; D011134:Polysaccharides / Q000627:therapeutic use
D006023:Glycoproteins; D011134:Polysaccharides; D006003:Glycogen; D005944:Glucosamine